Jimmy Welsh

Born: 10/9/1902 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 10/30/1970 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: James Daniel Welsh

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Biography

Jimmy Welsh, born in 1902, was a prominent position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1925 and 1930. Over the course of his career, Welsh played in 715 games, where he established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 778 hits and achieving a batting average of .290. His offensive contributions included 35 home runs and 288 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and make impactful plays at the plate. Additionally, Welsh demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 37 stolen bases. Welsh played during a dynamic period in baseball history, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into the more offensively charged years that followed. His style of play combined both power and speed, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite the competitive nature of the game, Welsh's consistent performance and ability to deliver in clutch situations solidified his legacy as a noteworthy player of his time. After retiring on September 28, 1930, Welsh left behind a commendable career that reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
715	2684	387	778	127	47	35	288	37	156	144	0.290	0.340	0.411	0.751	-319.8

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — near 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
1925	BSN	NL	122	484	69	151	25	8	7	63	7	20	24	0.312	.288 (+8%)	.349 (avg)	.407 (+8%)	.756 (+4%)	341.2
1926	BSN	NL	134	490	69	136	18	11	3	57	6	33	28	0.278	.279 (-1%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (-3%)	.735 (-3%)	-391.2
1927	BSN	NL	131	497	72	143	26	7	9	54	11	23	27	0.288	.282 (+2%)	.344 (-4%)	.392 (+8%)	.736 (+2%)	86.5
1928	NY1	NL	124	476	77	146	22	5	9	54	4	29	30	0.307	.280 (+9%)	.342 (+4%)	.395 (+9%)	.737 (+7%)	634.1
1929	NY1	NL	38	129	25	32	7	0	2	8	3	9	3	0.248	.289 (-14%)	.353 (-6%)	.415 (-16%)	.769 (-12%)	-240.8
1929	BSN	NL	53	186	24	54	8	7	2	16	1	13	9	0.290	.289 (avg)	.353 (-1%)	.415 (+6%)	.769 (+3%)	-240.8
1930	BSN	NL	113	422	51	116	21	9	3	36	5	29	23	0.275	.293 (-6%)	.354 (-8%)	.429 (-10%)	.784 (-9%)	-808.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	4	0	0	0
2B	3	4	9	0	0
OF	687	1756	100	55	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1925	BSN	2B	3	4	9	0	0
1925	BSN	OF	116	237	27	11	7
1926	BSN	OF	129	283	23	11	8
1927	BSN	1B	1	4	0	0	0
1927	BSN	OF	129	377	24	13	6
1928	NY1	OF	117	310	8	6	3
1929	NY1	OF	35	43	4	3	1
1929	BSN	OF	51	177	6	4	1
1930	BSN	OF	110	329	8	7	2