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Frank Welch

Outfield8 seasons1919–1926

Biography

Frank Welch was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born August 10, 1897 in Birmingham, AL. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 175 pounds, Frank Welch debuted on September 9, 1919 and last played on August 13, 1927.

Over 738 major-league games, Frank Welch batted .274 with 634 hits, 41 home runs, and 295 RBI in 2310 at-bats.

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

Born

August 10, 1897

Birthplace

Birmingham, AL

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 175 lb

MLB Debut

September 9, 1919

Final Game

August 13, 1927

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 738 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
738	2310	310	634	100	31	41	295	250	225	.274	.350	.398	.748

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1919	Philadelphia Athletics	15	54	9	2	7	.167
1920	Philadelphia Athletics	100	360	93	4	40	.258
1921	Philadelphia Athletics	115	403	115	7	45	.285
1922	Philadelphia Athletics	114	375	97	11	49	.259
1923	Philadelphia Athletics	125	421	125	4	55	.297
1924	Philadelphia Athletics	94	293	85	5	31	.290
1925	Philadelphia Athletics	85	202	56	4	41	.277
1926	Philadelphia Athletics	75	174	49	4	23	.282
1927	Boston Red Sox	15	28	5	0	4	.179

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Frank Welch appears across the 1919-1926 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Frank Welch played 723 games with 629 hits and 291 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Frank Welch.

Cy Perkins Jimmy Dykes Chick Galloway Eddie Rommel Fred Heimach Slim Harriss Rollie Naylor Bob Hasty

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Frank Welch play?

Frank Welch was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Frank Welch play for the Athletics?

Frank Welch appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1919-1926.

Where was Frank Welch born?

Frank Welch was born on August 10, 1897 in Birmingham, AL.

What were Frank Welch's MLB career stats?

Over 738 MLB games, Frank Welch hit .274 with 634 hits, 41 home runs, and 295 RBI.

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