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How's Braves prospect Dansby Swanson doing?

Dansby Swanson is 6-foot-1, 190 pounds and 22 years old. He played at Marietta High School.
Dansby Swanson is 6-foot-1, 190 pounds and 22 years old. He played at Marietta High School.
By Staff reports
June 3, 2016

An update on key Braves prospect Dansby Swanson of Marietta, who started the season playing in Advanced A but has been promoted to the Double-A Mississippi Braves:

Thursday's game

Swanson did not play in Mississippi's 7-4 win over Biloxi Thursday night. He was hit by a pitch in the 14th inning of Wednesday game but ran the bases and played shortstop in the bottom of the inning.

Swanson's season

In Double-A: He's hitting .273 with four homers and 15 RBIs.

Overall: He's hitting .296 with five homers and 25 RBIs.

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