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Bob Welch

Pitcher7 seasons1988–1994

Biography

Bob Welch was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born November 3, 1956 in Detroit, MI. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 3" and 190 pounds, Bob Welch debuted on June 20, 1978 and last played on August 11, 1994.

Across 506 big-league appearances, Bob Welch went 211-146 with a 3.47 ERA, 1969 strikeouts, and 3092.0 innings pitched.

Every one of Bob's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

November 3, 1956

Birthplace

Detroit, MI

Position

Pitcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 3", 190 lb

MLB Debut

June 20, 1978

Final Game

August 11, 1994

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 506 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	BB	WHIP
211	146	3.47	506	462	8	3092.0	1969	1034	1.27

Year	Team	W	L	ERA	IP	SO
1978	Los Angeles Dodgers	7	4	2.02	111.1	66
1979	Los Angeles Dodgers	5	6	3.98	81.1	64
1980	Los Angeles Dodgers	14	9	3.29	213.2	141
1981	Los Angeles Dodgers	9	5	3.44	141.1	88
1982	Los Angeles Dodgers	16	11	3.36	235.2	176
1983	Los Angeles Dodgers	15	12	2.65	204.0	156
1984	Los Angeles Dodgers	13	13	3.78	178.2	126
1985	Los Angeles Dodgers	14	4	2.31	167.1	96
1986	Los Angeles Dodgers	7	13	3.28	235.2	183
1987	Los Angeles Dodgers	15	9	3.22	251.2	196
1988	Oakland Athletics	17	9	3.64	244.2	158
1989	Oakland Athletics	17	8	3.00	209.2	137
1990	Oakland Athletics	27	6	2.95	238.0	127
1991	Oakland Athletics	12	13	4.58	220.0	101
1992	Oakland Athletics	11	7	3.27	123.2	47
1993	Oakland Athletics	9	11	5.29	166.2	63
1994	Oakland Athletics	3	6	7.08	68.2	44

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bob Welch appears across the 1988-1994 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bob Welch pitched in 214 games with 677 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bob Welch.

Mark McGwire Terry Steinbach Dennis Eckersley Rickey Henderson Rick Honeycutt Dave Henderson Lance Blankenship Scott Hemond

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bob Welch play?

Bob Welch was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Bob Welch play for the Athletics?

Bob Welch appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1988-1994.

Where was Bob Welch born?

Bob Welch was born on November 3, 1956 in Detroit, MI.

What were Bob Welch's MLB career stats?

Over 506 games from 1988, Bob Welch went 211-146 with a 3.47 ERA and 1969 strikeouts.

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