Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs
Dansby Swanson is the shortstop for the Chicago Cubs. The Arizona Diamondbacks originally drafted him after he played college baseball at Vanderbilt. After one season in the minor leagues, Arizona traded Swanson to the Atlanta Braves. He was part of the Braves' World Series championship team in 2021 and, in 2022, was named an All-Star and won his first Gold Glove award. Following that season, Swanson signed a seven-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
On a personal note, Dansby is married to professional soccer player Mallory (Pugh) Swanson. Prior to their wedding, he said that when they started dating, she told him: "If we're going to be a thing and we're going to have a future together, Jesus and God, that is our foundation." Dansby also said, "He's [Jesus] the one doing the leading, and I'm just the one on earth that's doing the leading." Although Dansby has at times struggled with both injuries and anxiety, he notes that prayer for God's peace has helped him through his difficult days.
