Johnny Welch, baseball player, 1926-1936

Johnny Welch

Born: 12/2/1906 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 9/2/1940 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-05-22 | Final Game: 1936-08-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: John Vernon Welch

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Biography

Johnny Welch was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1906, who played from 1926 until his retirement on August 26, 1936. Throughout his career, he showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 35 wins and 41 losses. Welch's earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.66, reflecting the challenges he faced during an era that often favored hitters. He accumulated a total of 257 strikeouts over his career, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and keep opposing offenses in check. Additionally, Welch recorded 6 saves, indicating his role in late-game situations. Welch played during a transformative period in baseball history, navigating through the late 1920s and early 1930s, a time marked by the emergence of new pitching styles and strategies. His contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he represented, as he helped shape the pitching landscape in a competitive league. Despite his modest win-loss record, Welch's resilience and determination made him a noteworthy figure among his contemporaries. His career reflected the dynamics of the game during a time when pitching was evolving, and he remains a part of baseball's rich historical tapestry.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 41 172 63 24 3 6 648.3 735 336 36 262 257 4.66 0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 11.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1926 CHC NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 1 1 0 2.08 — -
1927 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1 3 1 9.00 — -
1928 CHC NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 13 7 0 2 15.75 — -
1931 CHC NL 2 1 8 3 1 0 0 33.7 39 14 10 7 3.74 4.10 (+9%) -
1932 BOS AL 4 6 20 8 3 1 0 72.3 93 42 38 26 5.23 4.13 (-27%) -957.1
1933 BOS AL 4 9 47 7 1 0 3 129.0 142 66 67 68 4.60 3.86 (-19%) -696.5
1934 BOS AL 13 15 41 22 8 1 0 206.3 223 103 76 91 4.49 4.29 (-5%) -810.8
1935 BOS AL 10 9 31 19 10 1 2 143.0 155 71 53 48 4.47 4.35 (-3%) 990.3
1936 BOS AL 2 1 9 3 1 0 0 32.7 43 20 8 9 5.51 4.59 (-20%) -449.4
1936 PIT NL 0 0 9 1 0 0 1 22.0 22 11 6 5 4.50 4.59 (+2%) -501.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 228 27 50 9 0 1 20 0 14 43 0.219 0.264 0.272 0.536 -766.6

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1926 CHC NL 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1928 CHC NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1931 CHC NL 8 12 2 5 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1932 BOS AL 23 36 5 9 2 0 1 3 0 0 9 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1933 BOS AL 47 37 4 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.162 — — — — 0.0
1934 BOS AL 41 74 5 15 1 0 0 7 0 2 17 0.203 .278 (-27%) .340 (-34%) .392 (-45%) .733 (-40%) -515.7
1935 BOS AL 31 50 8 9 2 0 0 6 0 8 9 0.180 .279 (-36%) .342 (-14%) .399 (-45%) .742 (-31%) -250.9
1936 BOS AL 9 11 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1936 PIT NL 9 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 172 0 20 135 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 CHN P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1927 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1928 CHN P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1931 CHN P 8 0 2 7 0 0
1932 BOS P 20 0 1 17 1 0
1933 BOS P 47 0 1 33 1 0
1934 BOS P 41 0 9 40 0 3
1935 BOS P 31 0 5 27 1 2
1936 BOS P 9 0 1 8 1 0
1936 PIT P 9 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 172