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

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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

Career ERA 4.78 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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	BOS	AL	4	3	39	6	1	1	0	139.0	167	75	53	29	4.86	4.11 (-18%)	-792.3
1927	BOS	AL	6	11	37	19	8	0	1	171.7	214	90	71	56	4.72	4.08 (-16%)	-1883.6

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	-364.2

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.467 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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	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	—	—	—	—	-364.2

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