Tony Welzer
Born: 4/5/1899 in Germany
Died: 3/18/1971 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1927-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Anton Frank Welzer
Biography
Tony Welzer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1926 to 1927. Born in 1899, Welzer made his debut during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era, which emphasized pitching and defense, to a period where offensive production began to take center stage. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78, showcasing the challenges pitchers faced during this evolving time in baseball history.
Welzer's career included a total of 85 strikeouts and one save, reflecting his role as a reliable option on the mound. While his playing time was limited, Welzer contributed to the teams he played for in the late 1920s, a period marked by the growing popularity of the game and changes in player dynamics. Although he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Welzer's participation in the major leagues during this notable era remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 76 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 310.7 | 381 | 165 | 15 | 124 | 85 | 4.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 139.0 | 167 | 75 | 53 | 29 | 4.86 | -904.1 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 6 | 11 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 171.7 | 214 | 90 | 71 | 56 | 4.72 | -1858.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 80 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 0.150 | 0.292 | 0.175 | 0.467 | -365.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 39 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 37 | 42 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0.095 | -365.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 76 | 0 | 10 | 99 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |