Tub Welch, baseball player, 1890-1895

Tub Welch

Born: 7/23/1866 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 11/7/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-06-12 | Final Game: 1895-08-16

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Welch

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Biography

Tub Welch, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early years of organized baseball, playing primarily from 1890 until 1895. As a position player, Welch participated in 82 games over the course of his career, where he demonstrated solid offensive skills with a batting average of .261. He recorded 68 hits, including two home runs, and drove in 22 runs while also showcasing his speed on the bases with nine stolen bases. Welch's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented approach in the sport. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant in a time when players were beginning to explore different aspects of the game, including base running and power hitting. While not among the most renowned players of his time, Tub Welch's efforts on the field reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the late 19th century, leaving a legacy that contributed to the foundation of the game as we know it today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 261 33 68 7 2 2 22 9 21 7 0.261 0.330 0.326 0.656 -448.5

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1890 TL2 AA 35 108 15 31 3 1 1 14 7 8 0 0.287 .260 (+10%) .336 (+6%) .351 (+3%) .687 (+5%) 100.0
1895 LS3 NL 47 153 18 37 4 1 1 8 2 13 7 0.242 .296 (-18%) .361 (-14%) .399 (-25%) .761 (-20%) -548.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 30 0 252 18 19 18
C 53 0 190 67 25 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 TL2 1B 10 0 81 5 12 4
1890 TL2 C 25 0 107 39 11 0
1895 LS3 1B 20 0 171 13 7 14
1895 LS3 C 28 0 83 28 14 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 53
First Base 30