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'''Stefan Robert Welch''' (born 12 August 1988 in [[Alice Springs]], [[Northern Territory]], Australia) is a retired Australian [[professional baseball]] [[first baseman]] who played for the [[Adelaide Bite]] of the [[Australian Baseball League]] and the [[New York Mets]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] and [[Boston Red Sox]] organisations.
'''Stefan Robert Welch''' (born 12 August 1988 in [[Adelaide]], Australia) is an Australian [[professional baseball]] [[first baseman]] for the [[Adelaide Bite]] of the [[Australian Baseball League]]. He Had played for the [[New York Mets]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] and [[Boston Red Sox]] organisations.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
He was scouted by Australian national coach Tony Harris in 2005 and eventually signed with the [[New York Mets]] in 2005 at the age of 16. In 2006, Welch made his Claxton Shield debut for the [[South Australia Bite]] where he went 0 for 1 with 3 walks.<ref>Dominitz, N (10 July 2009) [http://savannahnow.com/node/750551 Welch comes from a land down under] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120714125217/http://savannahnow.com/node/750551 |date=14 July 2012 }}. ''Savannah Morning News''</ref> He made his pro debut in 2007 for the [[GCL Mets]] where he batted .288 in his first season. In 2009, he was twice selected for the [[Australia national baseball team]]; in March for the [[2009 World Baseball Classic]],<ref name="09 wbc roster">{{cite web | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/wbc/2009/rosters/index.jsp?team=aus | title=WBC 2009 Roster |date=February 2009 | accessdate=30 June 2009 | publisher=Major League Baseball}}</ref> and again in September for the [[2009 Baseball World Cup]].<ref name="09 wc roster">{{cite web | url=http://baseball.com.au/default.asp?Page=56950 | title=ABF Announce 2009 World Cup Team | date=3 September 2009 | accessdate=3 September 2009 | publisher=Australian Baseball Federation | last=Sedgman | first=Cassandra | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20121206001256/http://baseball.com.au/default.asp?Page=56950 | archivedate=6 December 2012 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Welch spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons with the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[St. Lucie Mets]].
He was scouted by Australian national coach Tony Harris in 2005 and eventually signed with the [[New York Mets]] in 2005 at the age of 16. In 2006, Welch made his Claxton Shield debut for the [[South Australia Bite]] where he went 0 for 1 with 3 walks.<ref>Dominitz, N (10 July 2009) [http://savannahnow.com/node/750551 Welch comes from a land down under] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120714125217/http://savannahnow.com/node/750551 |date=14 July 2012 }}. ''Savannah Morning News''</ref> He made his pro debut in 2007 for the [[GCL Mets]] where he batted .288 in his first season. In 2009, he was twice selected for the [[Australia national baseball team]]; in March for the [[2009 World Baseball Classic]],<ref name="09 wbc roster">{{cite web | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/wbc/2009/rosters/index.jsp?team=aus | title=WBC 2009 Roster |date=February 2009 | access-date=30 June 2009 | publisher=Major League Baseball}}</ref> and again in September for the [[2009 Baseball World Cup]].<ref name="09 wc roster">{{cite web | url=http://baseball.com.au/default.asp?Page=56950 | title=ABF Announce 2009 World Cup Team | date=3 September 2009 | access-date=3 September 2009 | publisher=Australian Baseball Federation | last=Sedgman | first=Cassandra | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20121206001256/http://baseball.com.au/default.asp?Page=56950 | archive-date=6 December 2012 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Welch spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons with the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[St. Lucie Mets]].


===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] signed Welch in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111123&content_id=26032808&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit|title=Pirates sign six players to Minor League deals|last=Langosch|first=Jenifer|date=23 November 2011}}</ref> He began the season with the [[Bradenton Marauders]]. In his first game with the Marauders, which was against St. Lucie, Welch was hit by a Ryan Fraser pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning, to score [[Gift Ngoepe]] and give the Marauders a [[walk-off win]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Lembo|first=John|title= Bradenton Marauders win 'heart-pumper' opener in 11 innings|url=http://www.bradenton.com/2012/04/06/3984601/baseball-bradenton-marauders-win.html|work=[[Bradenton Herald]]|date=6 April 2012|accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref> Welch's first promotion to Double-A came in June 2012, when he was promoted to the Double-A [[Altoona Curve]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/06/maggi-and-chambers-promoted-to-altoona.html|title=Maggi and Chambers Promoted to Altoona, Plus Other Moves|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=14 June 2012}}</ref> In November 2012, Welch re-signed with the Pirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/11/pirates-re-sign-anderson-hernandez-stefan-welch.html|title=Pirates Re-Sign Anderson Hernández, Stefan Welch|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=7 November 2012}}</ref>
The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] signed Welch in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111123&content_id=26032808&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit|title=Pirates sign six players to Minor League deals|last=Langosch|first=Jenifer|date=23 November 2011|access-date=14 July 2012|archive-date=29 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229040938/http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111123&content_id=26032808&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit|url-status=dead}}</ref> He began the season with the [[Bradenton Marauders]]. In his first game with the Marauders, which was against St. Lucie, Welch was hit by a Ryan Fraser pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning, to score [[Gift Ngoepe]] and give the Marauders a [[walk-off win]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Lembo|first=John|title= Bradenton Marauders win 'heart-pumper' opener in 11 innings|url=http://www.bradenton.com/2012/04/06/3984601/baseball-bradenton-marauders-win.html|work=[[Bradenton Herald]]|date=6 April 2012|access-date=9 April 2012}}</ref> Welch's first promotion to Double-A came in June 2012, when he was promoted to the Double-A [[Altoona Curve]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/06/maggi-and-chambers-promoted-to-altoona.html|title=Maggi and Chambers Promoted to Altoona, Plus Other Moves|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=14 June 2012}}</ref> In November 2012, Welch re-signed with the Pirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/11/pirates-re-sign-anderson-hernandez-stefan-welch.html|title=Pirates Re-Sign Anderson Hernández, Stefan Welch|last=Williams|first=Tim|date=7 November 2012}}</ref>


===Boston Red Sox===
===Boston Red Sox===
Welch was traded to the [[Boston Red Sox]] in early June 2013, starting with the High A [[Salem Red Sox]].<ref>[http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/more-sport/adelaide-star-stefan-welch-adds-bite-to-boston-red-sox/story-fnduixme-1226660655062]</ref> He then got promoted to AA in March 2014 and played the season in Portland, Maine.
Welch was traded to the [[Boston Red Sox]] in early June 2013, starting with the High A [[Salem Red Sox]].<ref>[http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/more-sport/adelaide-star-stefan-welch-adds-bite-to-boston-red-sox/story-fnduixme-1226660655062 Adelaide Star Stefan Welch Adds Bite To Boston Red Sox]''The Advertiser'' {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613090724/http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/more-sport/adelaide-star-stefan-welch-adds-bite-to-boston-red-sox/story-fnduixme-1226660655062 |date=13 June 2013 }}</ref> He then got promoted to AA in March 2014 and played the season in Portland, Maine.


===Adelaide Bite===
===Adelaide Bite===
Welch played for the [[Adelaide Bite]] of the [[Australian Baseball League]] (ABL) from 2010-2017. After missing the 2017-18 season, Welch returned to the Bite for the 2018-19 season. After the conclusion of the season, Welch announced his retirement, leading the club in all time in games (284), hits (258), runs (160), home runs (35) and RBI (169) <ref>[http://web.theabl.com.au/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190119&content_id=302912346&fext=.jsp&vkey=recap Welch farewelled in marathon doubleheader]</ref>
Welch played for the [[Adelaide Bite]] of the [[Australian Baseball League]] (ABL) from 2010 to 2017. After missing the 2017-18 season, Welch returned to the Bite for the 2018-19 season. After the conclusion of the season, Welch announced his retirement, leading the club in all time in games (284), hits (258), runs (160), home runs (35) and RBI (169) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://web.theabl.com.au/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190119&content_id=302912346&fext=.jsp&vkey=recap |title=Welch farewelled in marathon doubleheader |access-date=15 February 2019 |archive-date=15 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190215155930/http://web.theabl.com.au/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190119&content_id=302912346&fext=.jsp&vkey=recap |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
Stefan attended Norwood Morialta High School and graduated in 2006<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nmhs.sa.edu.au/|title=The Norwood Morialta High School|publisher=}}</ref> He also played cricket, football, and basketball for local Adelaide clubs and school teams. He still currently plays Division 1 Baseball for the Goodwood Indians<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodwoodbaseball.com.au/|title=Goodwood Baseball Club|publisher=}}</ref>
Stefan attended Norwood Morialta High School and graduated in 2006<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nmhs.sa.edu.au/|title=The Norwood Morialta High School|accessdate=13 May 2023}}</ref> He also played cricket, football, and basketball for local Adelaide clubs and school teams. He still currently plays Division 1 Baseball for the Goodwood Indians<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://goodwoodbaseball.com.au/|title=Home|website=Goodwood Baseball Club|accessdate=13 May 2023}}</ref>
His mother, Karen Young, lives in South Australia and is the Accounts Manager at Bridgewater Constructions. His sister, Brooke Young, born in 1998, also lives in South Australia and studies at St. Peters Girls College<ref>[http://www.bridgewaterconstructions.com.au/]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/|title=St Peters Girls – ELC to Year 12 Private Girls School|publisher=}}</ref>
His wife since 25 October 2014, Shannon Lodge currently lives in South Australia working as a Marketing & PR Manager and professional dancer. She also travels with Welch to the United States supporting him and his profession.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flinders.edu.au/directory/main-display-staff-info.cfm?ouid=1415&telsumm_id=291894|title=Search the Staff Directory|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/ftimages/2008/10/15/1223750086407.html|title=Photo Gallery – Cheerleadering from around the world – Free National images – brisbanetimes.com.au|publisher=}}</ref>

His father Darren Welch played in the [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Olympics]] for the [[Australian national baseball team]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizapedia.com/va/EDGE-CONCRETE-COMPANY.html|title=Edge Concrete Company in Bristow, VA – Reviews – Bizapedia Profile|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Stefan_Welch|title=Stefan Welch – BR Bullpen|publisher=}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Australian expatriate baseball players in the United States]]
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Latest revision as of 05:51, 14 November 2024

Stefan Welch
Welch batting for the Altoona Curve, double-A affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in 2013
Adelaide Bite – No. 26
Third baseman / First baseman
Born: (1988-08-12) 12 August 1988 (age 36)
Adelaide, Australia
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Stefan Robert Welch (born 12 August 1988 in Adelaide, Australia) is an Australian professional baseball first baseman for the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League. He Had played for the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox organisations.

Professional career

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New York Mets

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He was scouted by Australian national coach Tony Harris in 2005 and eventually signed with the New York Mets in 2005 at the age of 16. In 2006, Welch made his Claxton Shield debut for the South Australia Bite where he went 0 for 1 with 3 walks.[1] He made his pro debut in 2007 for the GCL Mets where he batted .288 in his first season. In 2009, he was twice selected for the Australia national baseball team; in March for the 2009 World Baseball Classic,[2] and again in September for the 2009 Baseball World Cup.[3] Welch spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons with the Class A-Advanced St. Lucie Mets.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Welch in November 2011.[4] He began the season with the Bradenton Marauders. In his first game with the Marauders, which was against St. Lucie, Welch was hit by a Ryan Fraser pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning, to score Gift Ngoepe and give the Marauders a walk-off win.[5] Welch's first promotion to Double-A came in June 2012, when he was promoted to the Double-A Altoona Curve.[6] In November 2012, Welch re-signed with the Pirates.[7]

Boston Red Sox

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Welch was traded to the Boston Red Sox in early June 2013, starting with the High A Salem Red Sox.[8] He then got promoted to AA in March 2014 and played the season in Portland, Maine.

Adelaide Bite

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Welch played for the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League (ABL) from 2010 to 2017. After missing the 2017-18 season, Welch returned to the Bite for the 2018-19 season. After the conclusion of the season, Welch announced his retirement, leading the club in all time in games (284), hits (258), runs (160), home runs (35) and RBI (169) [9]

Personal

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Stefan attended Norwood Morialta High School and graduated in 2006[10] He also played cricket, football, and basketball for local Adelaide clubs and school teams. He still currently plays Division 1 Baseball for the Goodwood Indians[11]

References

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  1. ^ Dominitz, N (10 July 2009) Welch comes from a land down under Archived 14 July 2012 at archive.today. Savannah Morning News
  2. ^ "WBC 2009 Roster". Major League Baseball. February 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
  3. ^ Sedgman, Cassandra (3 September 2009). "ABF Announce 2009 World Cup Team". Australian Baseball Federation. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
  4. ^ Langosch, Jenifer (23 November 2011). "Pirates sign six players to Minor League deals". Archived from the original on 29 December 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  5. ^ Lembo, John (6 April 2012). "Bradenton Marauders win 'heart-pumper' opener in 11 innings". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  6. ^ Williams, Tim (14 June 2012). "Maggi and Chambers Promoted to Altoona, Plus Other Moves".
  7. ^ Williams, Tim (7 November 2012). "Pirates Re-Sign Anderson Hernández, Stefan Welch".
  8. ^ Adelaide Star Stefan Welch Adds Bite To Boston Red SoxThe Advertiser Archived 13 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Welch farewelled in marathon doubleheader". Archived from the original on 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  10. ^ "The Norwood Morialta High School". Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Home". Goodwood Baseball Club. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
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