Frank Welch, baseball player, 1919-1927

Frank Welch

Born: 8/10/1897 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 7/25/1957 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-09 | Final Game: 1927-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Tiguer Welch

Biography

Frank Welch was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1919 until his retirement in 1927. As a position player, Welch played in a total of 738 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with 634 hits and a commendable batting average of .274. He contributed significantly to his teams with 41 home runs and 295 runs batted in (RBIs), while also demonstrating speed on the base paths with 18 stolen bases during his career. Welch's playing era coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated the game and offensive production was generally lower than in later decades. His ability to maintain a solid batting average and contribute power numbers distinguished him as a valuable asset to his teams. Known for his consistency and reliability, Welch left a lasting impact on the field, and his career remains a testament to the talent that emerged during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
738 2310 310 634 100 31 41 295 18 250 225 0.274 0.350 0.398 0.748 1014.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 623 0 1216 85 61 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 41
Center Field 192
Right Field 391