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Aviators' Swift Impresses as Potential A's Shortstop
The 23-year-old prospect had a standout spring training, raising hopes for his future with the Oakland Athletics.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:18pm
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A young prospect's dynamic batting stance hints at the Oakland Athletics' promising future at shortstop.Drew Swift, a 23-year-old shortstop prospect for the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, turned heads this spring with his performance during Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark. Swift got an RBI single off MLB veteran Kaleb Ort and hit a grand slam in the final game before the regular season, sparking optimism about his potential to become the A's shortstop of the future.
Why it matters
The Oakland Athletics have struggled to find a long-term solution at shortstop in recent years, making Swift's strong spring training showing an encouraging sign for the team's future. As a top prospect in the A's farm system, Swift's development could play a key role in the team's rebuilding efforts.
The details
During Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark, a spring training exhibition series, Swift stood out by getting an RBI single off veteran MLB pitcher Kaleb Ort. He then followed that up by hitting a grand slam in the Aviators' final game before the regular season, further boosting his stock as a promising young talent.
- Swift's RBI single off Kaleb Ort came during Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark.
- Swift hit a grand slam in the Aviators' final game before the regular season.
The players
Drew Swift
A 23-year-old shortstop prospect for the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
Kaleb Ort
An MLB veteran pitcher.
Oakland Athletics
The Major League Baseball team that owns the Las Vegas Aviators minor league franchise.
Las Vegas Aviators
The Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What’s next
Swift will likely start the 2026 season with the Aviators, but a strong performance could earn him a call-up to the Oakland Athletics later in the year as the team looks to solidify its shortstop position.
The takeaway
Drew Swift's impressive spring training showing has raised hopes that he could be the long-term solution at shortstop for the Oakland Athletics, providing a much-needed boost to the team's rebuilding efforts.
