Jimmy Welsh
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1930)
Jimmy Welsh was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1930 for the Boston Braves and the New York Giants, a span of 6 seasons. In 715 career games, he hit .290 with 778 hits, 35 home runs, and 288 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 174 lb
- Died
- 10/30/1970 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-04-14
- Last Game
- 1930-09-28
Full name: James Daniel Welsh
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 2,684 | 387 | 778 | 127 | 47 | 35 | 288 | 37 | 156 | 144 | .290 | .340 | .411 | .751 | -76 |
Career AVG .290 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .411 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .751 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 122 | 484 | 69 | 151 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 63 | 7 | 20 | 24 | .312 | .288 (+8%) | .349 (avg) | .407 (+8%) | .756 (+4%) | 341.2 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 134 | 490 | 69 | 136 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 57 | 6 | 33 | 28 | .278 | .279 (-1%) | .345 (-4%) | .390 (-3%) | .735 (-3%) | -310.2 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 131 | 497 | 72 | 143 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 54 | 11 | 23 | 27 | .288 | .282 (+2%) | .344 (-4%) | .392 (+8%) | .736 (+2%) | 86.5 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 124 | 476 | 77 | 146 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 54 | 4 | 29 | 30 | .307 | .280 (+9%) | .342 (+4%) | .395 (+9%) | .737 (+7%) | 634.1 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 129 | 25 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | .248 | .289 (-14%) | .353 (-6%) | .415 (-16%) | .769 (-12%) | -224.2 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 53 | 186 | 24 | 54 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 9 | .290 | .289 (avg) | .353 (-1%) | .415 (+6%) | .769 (+3%) | -224.2 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 113 | 422 | 51 | 116 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 29 | 23 | .275 | .293 (-6%) | .354 (-8%) | .429 (-10%) | .784 (-9%) | -662.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 715 | 2,684 | 387 | 778 | 127 | 47 | 35 | 288 | 37 | 156 | 144 | .290 | — | — | — | — | -360 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (715 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 356 | 1297 | 184 | 372 | 8 | 111 | .287 |
| Away | 359 | 1387 | 202 | 406 | 27 | 175 | .293 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-09-28 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-27 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-22 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-19 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930-09-17 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-17 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-14 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-14 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-13 | BSN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-11 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 687 | 0 | 1756 | 100 | 55 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BSN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BSN | OF | 116 | 0 | 237 | 27 | 11 | 7 |
| 1926 | BSN | OF | 129 | 0 | 283 | 23 | 11 | 8 |
| 1927 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BSN | OF | 129 | 0 | 377 | 24 | 13 | 6 |
| 1928 | NY1 | OF | 117 | 0 | 310 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 1929 | NY1 | OF | 35 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | BSN | OF | 51 | 0 | 177 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1930 | BSN | OF | 110 | 0 | 329 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 43 |
| Center Field | 399 |
| Right Field | 252 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jimmy Welsh (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jimmy Welsh: the record in brief
April 14, 1925 and September 28, 1930 bracket Jimmy Welsh's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Welsh's seasons break down as the Boston Braves (1925 through 1930) and the New York Giants (1928 to 1929). Welsh played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on October 9, 1902, in Denver, CO, USA, Welsh was listed at 174 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Welsh's death is recorded on October 30, 1970, in Oakland, CA, USA. The given name on file is James Daniel Welsh.
The batting record for Welsh: 715 games, 778 hits in 2,684 at bats, and a .290 average, adding 35 homers, 288 RBI, and 37 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .340 and .411 give Welsh a career OPS of .751. The .290 career average is close to the .286 the league hit across the same seasons. Welsh collected a career-high 151 hits in 1925. 1925 brought the most runs batted in, 63. 1925 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .312 against a league .288, an 8% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Welsh
- What years did Jimmy Welsh play?
- Jimmy Welsh played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1930.
- Was Jimmy Welsh a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Welsh was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Welsh hit?
- Jimmy Welsh hit 35 career home runs with 778 hits.
- What was Jimmy Welsh's career batting average?
- Jimmy Welsh batted .290 over his career, with 778 hits in 2,684 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Welsh have?
- Jimmy Welsh drove in 288 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Welsh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Welsh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.