Tub Welch

James Thomas Welch
born James Thomas Walsh

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 230 lb.

• Debut June 12, 1890
• Final Game August 16, 1895
• Born July 23, 1866 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died November 7, 1901 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Tub Welch broke into the big leagues on June 12, 1890 with the Toledo Maumees. He batted .287 with them over the course of 35 games. He didn't play another major league game again until 1895 when he came back with the Louisville Colonels, and hit .242 in 47 games, giving him a .261 career batting average.

His nickname "Tub" comes from the word "tubby," in reference to his large size.