Stefan Welch
- January 9, 2024
- Professional Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Stefan Welch |
Occupation | Professional Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Aug 12, 1988(1988-08-12) |
Age | 36 |
Birthplace | Adelaide |
Country | Australia |
Birth City | South Australia |
Horoscope | Leo |
Stefan Welch Biography
Name | Stefan Welch |
Birthday | Aug 12 |
Birth Year | 1988 |
Place Of Birth | Adelaide |
Home Town | South Australia |
Birth Country | Australia |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Stefan Welch is one of the most popular and richest Professional Baseball Player who was born on August 12, 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The father of his son Darren Welch played in the 1988 Olympics for the Australian national team of baseball.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Welch in November of 2011. The season began as a player for his team, the Bradenton Marauders. In his first game for the Marauders that was played with St. Lucie, Welch was struck by an Ryan Fraser pitch with the bases filled in the 11th innings, which was able which resulted in Gift Ngoepe scoring, and give the Marauders an easy win. The first time that Welch was promoted to Double A occurred in June 2012 when he was promoted the Double-A Altoona Curve. On November 12, Welch signed a new contract with the Pirates.
Stefan attended Norwood Morialta High School and graduated in 2006 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 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 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.
Welch was a player in The Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League (ABL) from 2010 until 2017. After being absent for in the season 2017-18, Welch returned to the Bite for the 2018-19 season. Following the end of the season Welch made a public announcement of his decision to retire. He led the club all time for games (284) and hits (258) and runs (160) as well as hits at home (35) along with RBI (169)
Stefan Welch Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Professional Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Stefan Welch is one of the richest Professional Baseball Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Stefan Welch 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Stefan Robert Welch (born 12 August 1988 in Adelaide, Australia) is an Australian professional baseball player for Adelaide Bite. Adelaide Bite from the Australian Baseball League. He was a player in The New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox organisations.
He was selected by Australian national coach Tony Harris in 2005 and later was signed by the New York Mets in 2005 at 16 years old. At the age of 16, Welch was able to make his Claxton Shield debut with the South Australia Bite where he hit 0 for 1 and three walks. He made his professional debut in 2007 with the GCL Mets where he batted .288 during his first season. The year 2009 was the time he was two times chosen to the Australia national team in baseball; at the beginning of March, for the World Baseball Classic in 2009, and later for the World Baseball Classic, and later during September to play in the 2009 Baseball World Cup. Welch played in the seasons of 2010 and 2011 as a player for the class A advanced St. Lucie Mets.
Welch was traded to the Boston Red Sox in early June 2013, starting with the High A Salem Red Sox. He then got promoted to AA in March 2014 and played the season in Portland, Maine.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 86 kg |
Stefan Welch height 6 ft 3 in Stefan weight 86 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Stefan Welch Dating?
According to our records, Stefan Welch is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Stefan Welch’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Stefan Ranked on the list of most popular Professional Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Stefan Welch celebrates birthday on August 12 of every year.