Stefan Welch

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Stefan Robert Welch

Bats Left, Throws Right
Height 6' 4", Weight 192 lbs.

Born August 12, 1988 in Alice Springs, Northern Territory (according to 2008 Mets Media Guide) or Adelaide, South Australia (according to MILB.com) Australia

Stefan Welch is a minor league infielder.

In 2005, Welch was signed by the New York Mets after being scouted by Tony Harris. In the 2006 Claxton Shield, he was 0 for 1 with 3 walks for South Australia. He hit .167/.214/.208 in the 2007 Claxton Shield. He made his US debut in 2007, batting .288/.346/.353 in 36 games for the GCL Mets. In 2008, he batted .380/.415/.500 in the Claxton Shield.

In 2008, Stefan split time between the Kingsport Mets (.281/.316/.447 with 8 triples in 63 G) and the Savannah Sand Gnats (5 for 19, 2B, HR, 2 BB). The corner infielder led the Appalachian League in triples. He was on Australia's roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic and came into one game as a defensive sub but did not bat in the Classic.