About Jimmy Welsh
Lived 1902 – 1970 (aged 68). Jimmy Welsh was an American baseball player.
James Daniel Welsh (October 9, 1902 – October 20, 1970), was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield from -. Welsh played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants.
Welsh was traded, along with Shanty Hogan from the Braves to the Giants on January 10, 1928 for future Hall Of Famer Rogers Hornsby. The Giants would send Welsh back to the Braves the following year in exchange for Doc Farrell.
In 715 games over 6 seasons, Welsh posted a .290 batting average (778-for-2684) with 387 runs, 35 home runs, and 288 RBI. He finished his career with a .971 fielding percentage, having played all three outfield positions and a few games at first and second base.
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Who was Jimmy Welsh?
American baseball player (1902-1970)
When was Jimmy Welsh born?
Jimmy Welsh was born on 9 October 1902 in Denver.
When did Jimmy Welsh die?
Jimmy Welsh died on 20 October 1970 in Oakland, California.
What was Jimmy Welsh's occupation?
Jimmy Welsh was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jimmy Welsh?
Jimmy Welsh was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Welsh. https://biography.guide/jimmy-welsh/
MLA: "Jimmy Welsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-welsh/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Welsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-welsh/.
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