Walt Weiss' job has changed in Atlanta. His personal approach with players hasn't

As Dansby Swanson recalls, the conversation took place in the spring of 2019, before he was fully established as a player.Walt Weiss, entering his second season as a coach with the Atlanta Braves, pulled the young shortstop aside for a pep talk.“Never stop being the winner you are,” Weiss said.The message, coming from a former shortstop and World Series champion, made a powerful impression on Swanson. Weiss not only saw beyond his early struggles as a hitter, but also grasped his intangible value, understood his essence.“That was such a cool moment for me,” Swanson said.Advertisement