Bob Welch Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bob Welch Memorabilia & Collectibles

Robert Lynn “Bob” Welch is a retired professional baseball player. He played as a starting pitcher in the Major League Baseball and spent his 17- year career playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics. He hails from Detroit, Michigan and was born on November 3, 1956.

 

His collegiate career was spent with Eastern Michigan. He debuted in the MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 20, 1978 and in the same year became famous by striking out Reggie Jackson in Game 2 of the World Series. Though he was a part of the Oakland Athletics team that won the 1989 World Series against the San Francisco Giants, Welch did not pitch on the series itself. He joined the All- Star twice and in 1990 won the Cy Young Award and the TSN Pitcher of the Year Award. His last game as a player was on August 11, 1994 and upon retirement served as a pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series and for the Netherlands team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Throughout his career, Welch had a win- loss record of 211- 146, a 3.47 earned run average, and 1,969 strikeouts.

 

Remember Bob Welch’s baseball legacy and grab MLB signed baseball cards and tickets, framed MLB photos, plaques, and collages, autographed baseballs, MLB bobbleheads and figures, and game used autographed items. Be a proud baseball fan and wear MLB apparel, MLB jerseys, jewelry, watches, accessories, and MLB hats, caps, and visors while cheering your favorite team on. Complete your collection with autographed MLB jerseys, autographed MLB magazines and books, and other exciting items available through this website.

 

 

About Bob Welch:

Bob Welch (full name: Robert Lynn Welch; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1978 until 1994 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics. He played for the Dodgers from 1978 - 1987 and Athletics from 1988 - 1994. Over 17 seasons, he started 462 games, won 211 games, struck out 1969 batters, and had a 3.47 ERA. Born on November 3, 1956 in Detroit, MI, Welch stands 6' 3" and weighs 190 lb. He attended Hazel Park (Ferndale, MI) high school and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round (20th pick) of the 1977 amateur draft. His debut was on June 20, 1978 and he played his final game on August 11, 1994. Over his career, Welch made $19,325,167. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Bob bobby Lynn robert Welch welsh.