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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 15 | 54 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0.167 | -98.2 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 100 | 360 | 43 | 93 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 2 | 26 | 41 | 0.258 | -314.5 |
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 115 | 403 | 48 | 115 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 34 | 43 | 0.285 | 98.3 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 114 | 375 | 43 | 97 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 49 | 3 | 40 | 40 | 0.259 | -54.7 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 125 | 421 | 56 | 125 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 55 | 1 | 48 | 40 | 0.297 | 631.4 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 94 | 293 | 47 | 85 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 35 | 27 | 0.290 | 310.4 |
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 85 | 202 | 40 | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 0.277 | 115.6 |
| 1926 | PHA | AL | 75 | 174 | 26 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 0.282 | 326.1 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 15 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | OF | 15 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1920 | PHA | OF | 97 | 0 | 194 | 14 | 14 | 4 |
| 1921 | PHA | OF | 104 | 0 | 251 | 16 | 16 | 1 |
| 1922 | PHA | OF | 104 | 0 | 191 | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| 1923 | PHA | OF | 117 | 0 | 253 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 1924 | PHA | OF | 74 | 0 | 120 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 1925 | PHA | OF | 57 | 0 | 85 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 1926 | PHA | OF | 49 | 0 | 75 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1927 | BOS | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 192 |
| Right Field | 391 |