Frank Welch
Frank Tiguer Welch "Bugger"
Born: August 10, 1897
Birmingham, AL US
Deceased: July 25, 1957
Birmingham, AL US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 175
Career: 1916-1935
Major League Statistics
Frank Welch compiled a career batting average of .318 with 88 home runs and 0 RBI in his 593-game career with the Augusta Tourists, Albany Babies, Macon Tigers, Norfolk Tars, Dallas Steers, Atlanta Crackers, San Francisco Seals, Hollywood Stars, Greenville Spinners, Jackson Senators, Beckley Black Knights and Jackson Mississippians. He began playing during the 1916 season and last took the field during the 1935 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | C | SALL2 | (+) Augusta Tourists | 48 | 171 | 171 | 45 | .263 | .263 | .263 | .526 | 45 | ||||||||||||||
| 1916 | C | SALL2 | (+) Albany Babies | 48 | 171 | 171 | 45 | .263 | .263 | .263 | .526 | 45 | ||||||||||||||
| 1917 | C | SALL2 | Macon Tigers | 28 | 94 | 94 | 31 | .330 | .330 | .330 | .660 | 31 | ||||||||||||||
| 1919 | C | VIRL4 | Norfolk Tars | 50 | 195 | 195 | 59 | .303 | .303 | .303 | .605 | 59 | ||||||||||||||
| 1927 | A | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 75 | 261 | 261 | 74 | 9 | 7 | 2 | .284 | .284 | .395 | .678 | 103 | |||||||||||
| 1928 | AA | PCL | (+) San Francisco Seals | 62 | 161 | 161 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 4 | .292 | .292 | .416 | .708 | 67 | |||||||||||
| 1928 | AA | PCL | (+) Hollywood Stars | 62 | 161 | 161 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 4 | .292 | .292 | .416 | .708 | 67 | |||||||||||
| 1929 | B | SALL2 | Greenville Spinners | 143 | 518 | 518 | 159 | 20 | 1 | 29 | .307 | .307 | .517 | .824 | 268 | |||||||||||
| 1930 | D | CSTL | Jackson Senators | 79 | 302 | 302 | 108 | 22 | 3 | 7 | .358 | .358 | .520 | .877 | 157 | |||||||||||
| 1931 | C | MATL | Beckley Black Knights | 109 | 374 | 374 | 136 | 20 | 1 | 38 | .364 | .364 | .727 | 1.091 | 272 | |||||||||||
| 1932 | A | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 35 | 110 | 110 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | .255 | .255 | .364 | .618 | 40 | |||||||||||
| 1932 | C | MATL | Beckley Black Knights | 46 | 165 | 165 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 10 | .339 | .339 | .564 | .903 | 93 | |||||||||||
| 1935 | C | CSTL | Jackson Mississippians | 28 | 99 | 99 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .232 | .232 | .354 | .586 | 35 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 593 | 2118 | 2118 | 0 | 674 | 94 | 13 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .318 | .318 | .500 | .818 | 1058 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | C | SALL2 | Macon Tigers | OF | 28 | .000 | |||||
| 1919 | C | VIRL4 | Norfolk Tars | OF | 50 | 91 | 10 | 6 | .944 | 2.020 | |
| 1927 | A | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | OF | 75 | 102 | 4 | 6 | .946 | 1.413 | |
| 1929 | B | SALL2 | Greenville Spinners | OF | 143 | 284 | 25 | 3 | .990 | 2.161 | |
| 1930 | D | CSTL | Jackson Senators | OF | 79 | 185 | 20 | 4 | .981 | 2.595 | |
| 1931 | C | MATL | Beckley Black Knights | OF | 108 | 204 | 9 | 5 | .977 | 1.972 | |
| 1932 | C | MATL | Beckley Black Knights | OF | 46 | 91 | 1 | 6 | .939 | 2.000 | |
| 1932 | A | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | OF | 31 | 52 | 3 | 5 | .917 | 1.774 | |
| 1935 | C | CSTL | Jackson Mississippians | OF | 25 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.320 | |
| Totals | 585 | 1040 | 74 | 35 | 0 | .970 | 1.904 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | C | South Atlantic League | Augusta Tourists | |||
| 1916 | C | South Atlantic League | Albany Babies | |||
| 1917 | C | South Atlantic League | Macon Tigers | |||
| 1919 | C | Virginia League | Norfolk Tars | |||
| 1927 | A | Texas League | Dallas Steers | |||
| 1927 | A | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | |||
| 1928 | AA | Pacific Coast League | San Francisco Seals | |||
| 1928 | AA | Pacific Coast League | Hollywood Stars | |||
| 1929 | B | South Atlantic Association | Greenville Spinners | |||
| 1930 | D | Cotton States League | Jackson Senators | |||
| 1931 | C | Middle Atlantic League | Beckley Black Knights | |||
| 1932 | C | Middle Atlantic League | Beckley Black Knights | |||
| 1932 | A | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | |||
| 1935 | C | East Dixie League | Jackson Mississippians |
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