Dansby Swanson

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Chicago Cubs · Shortstop

Age 326' 0" · 190 lbsBats Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Swanson enters 2026 as a potential source of concern for fantasy managers after a significant decline in production compared to his 2025 campaign. His batting average has plummeted to .195 through early-season action, marking a steep drop from last year's .244, while his power numbers have dried up considerably with just 11 home runs against 24 the previous season. The stolen base category remains his most reliable asset with 10 swipes, though even that total trails his 20 steals from 2025, suggesting age and possible injury or ineffectiveness at the plate are catching up with the two-time recent All-Star. Given his recent down turn and limited early-season performance, Swanson represents more of a fade or bench option in 2026 fantasy leagues unless his average and power numbers show significant improvement in the coming weeks.

News Updates

Dansby Swanson blasts three home runs in Cubs' dominant win
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson launched three home runs as the team posted a historic 23-run, 8-home run victory. Swanson's power display represents the kind of elite production that makes him invaluable in fantasy lineups. The Cubs' explosive offensive performance suggests momentum heading into the All-Star break.
Jul 2, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	Atlanta Braves	38	.302	3	17	20	3	.361	.442	.803
2017	Atlanta Braves	144	.232	6	51	59	3	.312	.324	.636
2018	Atlanta Braves	136	.238	14	59	51	10	.304	.395	.699
2019	Atlanta Braves	127	.251	17	65	77	10	.325	.422	.747
2020	Atlanta Braves	60	.274	10	35	49	5	.345	.464	.809
2021	Atlanta Braves	160	.248	27	88	78	9	.311	.449	.760
2022	Atlanta Braves	162	.277	25	96	99	18	.329	.447	.776
2023	Chicago Cubs	147	.244	22	80	81	9	.328	.416	.744
2024	Chicago Cubs	149	.242	16	66	82	19	.312	.390	.702
2025	Chicago Cubs	159	.244	24	77	84	20	.300	.417	.717
2026	Chicago Cubs	86	.207	16	57	56	10	.295	.421	.716
Career	Totals	1368	.248	180	691	736	116	.317	.414	.731

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2015	Hillsboro Hops	22	.289	1	11	19	0	.394	.482	.876
2016	2 teams▼	105	.275	9	55	68	13	.362	.426	.788
2017	Gwinnett Braves	11	.237	1	5	5	1	.356	.342	.698
2018	Rome Braves	1	.500	0	0	0	0	.500	.500	1.000
2019	Rome Braves	3	.400	0	1	2	0	.538	.400	.938
Career	Totals	142	.278	11	72	94	14	.371	.429	.800

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.9 mph

Max EV110.3 mph

Launch Angle17.5°

Barrel %8.3%

K %23.4%

Hard Hit %42.1%

Whiff %29.5%

Chase %25.6%

xBA0.209

xSLG0.384

xwOBA0.301

GB%40.1%

LD%18.0%

FB%34.1%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

LD% — Line drive rate. High LD% hitters make consistent hard contact; line drives are the batted ball type most likely to fall for hits and boost batting average.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2016

Atlanta Braves

.302

.361

.442

.803

2017

Atlanta Braves

144

.232

.312

.324

.636

2018

Atlanta Braves

136

.238

.304

.395

.699

2019

Atlanta Braves

127

.251

.325

.422

.747

2020

Atlanta Braves

.274

.345

.464

.809

2021

Atlanta Braves

160

.248

.311

.449

.760

2022

Atlanta Braves

162

.277

.329

.447

.776

2023

Chicago Cubs

147

.244

.328

.416

.744

2024

Chicago Cubs

149

.242

.312

.390

.702

2025

Chicago Cubs

159

.244

.300

.417

.717

2026

Chicago Cubs

.207

.295

.421

.716

Career

Totals

1368

.248

180

691

736

116

.317

.414

.731

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2015

Hillsboro Hops

.289

.394

.482

.876

2016

2 teams▼

105

.275

.362

.426

.788

2017

Gwinnett Braves

.237

.356

.342

.698

2018

Rome Braves

.500

1.000

2019

Rome Braves

.400

.538

.400

.938

Career

Totals

142

.278

.371

.429

.800