It's a peculiar look, but functional.
Braves rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson, a Cobb County native who made his major league debut with Atlanta this season, is attached to his glove.
In a promotional spot (video above), filmed during spring training, Swanson talks about is Wilson A2K glove. Here are some nuggets:
• He names his gloves. The tan-leathered mitt he used during the College World Series with Vanderbilt was called Charlotte. "Blonde, it resonated like that."
• His glove is never far. "I like to keep it with me and not under the bus."
• He places his hat, head or headphones case in it to maintain the shape wide open. "Keeps it from getting smashed."
• The words "All Dai" are stitched on his glove as a tribute to former Vanderbilt basketball player and childhood friend Dai-Jon Paker, who drowned in a boating accident in an Indiana reservoir. Parker was a star guard at Milton High School.
Swanson hit his first homer for the Braves - an inside-the-park dash - Tuesday night in Washington.
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