Alumni Interview #7: Dexter Swims, Milwaukee Brewers Scout

Dexter Swims, a 2018 graduate of the Rawlings Tigers program, found his college home at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. As a freshman in 2018, Swims made an immediate impact in the Division II program, showcasing his skill both at the plate and in the field.In his freshman season, Swims batted an impressive .325, tallying 75 hits, 49 runs, and 36 RBIs. Among his 75 hits, 22 were for extra bases, including 16 doubles, a triple, and five home runs. On defense, he recorded a .978 fielding percentage with 78 putouts, highlighting his well-rounded abilities. His stellar season earned him the titles of MIAA Freshman of the Year and a place on the All-MIAA First Team.Over three years with the Lions, Swims sustained a career batting average of .310, notching 10 home runs and 81 RBIs. After his successful Division II career, he made the jump to Division I, playing at the University of Missouri and later at the University of Memphis.Today, Dexter continues his baseball journey in the professional sphere, working in the Amateur Scouting Department for the Milwaukee Brewers.