Dick Welteroth
Born: 8/3/1927 in Williamsport, PA, USA
Died: 5/7/2014 in Williamsport, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-05-16 | Final Game: 1950-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Richard John Welteroth
Biography
Dick Welteroth, born in 1927, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1948 until 1950. His career, although brief, took place during a transformative period in baseball as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the post-war era. Welteroth finished his playing days with a record of 4 wins and 6 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite facing the challenges of a high earned run average of 6.48.
Throughout his career, Welteroth recorded a total of 55 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in the games' legends, Welteroth's presence in the league during a time of significant change in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's narrative. His journey serves as a reminder of the many players who, while not achieving superstardom, played crucial roles in their teams and contributed to the game's evolution in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 166.7 | 185 | 120 | 12 | 145 | 55 | 6.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.3 | 73 | 40 | 50 | 16 | 5.51 | - |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 2 | 5 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 95.3 | 107 | 78 | 89 | 37 | 7.36 | - |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.074 | 0.167 | 0.111 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 33 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 52 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 90 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS1 | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 52 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 90 |