"Had a funny saying in Spring Training. I always said, 'If you need the base coaches to tell you what to do, you stink at baserunning.' My whole life, it was just being taught to run with your eyes up, run with your eyes on the ball."
"Since his debut season in 2016, only 12 other players have amassed more than Swanson's 26.8 baserunning runs above average (BsR). That list is a who's-who of great players, but they're not there just because they're fast."
"Even so, he's been in the 93rd percentile or better in four of the last five seasons. The one season in which he didn't finish in the 90s came in 2023, when he was in the 72nd percentile during his first season in Chicago."
Dansby Swanson played a crucial role in the Cubs' comeback, scoring three runs, including a solo homer. His heads-up baserunning was evident when he advanced from first to third on a double and scored on an infield fly. Swanson's ability to read plays allowed him to score again after a wild throw. His baserunning runs above average rank him among the best since his debut, demonstrating that effective baserunning is not solely about speed but also about awareness and fundamentals.
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