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Name Team Age
Dad Welch Retired (1982, Age 34) Died (2025, Age 77)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Undrafted
(1971)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Barry Zito League 0 0 years (4 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  B- C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  F  D 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C  C+ B 
Endurance Velocity Control
C- B+ C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D+ C-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 2/11/1948
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1971C-C+C-
1972C-B-C-
1973C-B-C 
1974C-B-C+
1975C-B C+
1976C-B C+
1977C-B C+
1978C-B C+
1979C-B C+
1980C-B+C+
1981C-B+C+
1982C-B+C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1982-11-01Dad Welch has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1972-04-01The St. Louis Writers have waived Dad Welch. The St. Louis Writers have waived Jack Frill. The St. Louis Writers have waived Larry Silber. The St. Louis Writers have waived Bob Gastall.
1971-10-03The St. Louis Writers have sent Del Davis to the minors. The St. Louis Writers have sent Dad Welch to the minors.
1971-09-28The St. Louis Writers have promoted Dad Welch to the major league team. The St. Louis Writers have promoted Del Davis to the major league team.
1971-04-01The St. Louis Writers have acquired Dad Welch from the waiver wire.