Johnny Welaj Notable

b. May 27, 1914 · Washington Senators 1939–1941, Philadelphia Athletics 1943

Johnny Welaj divided five seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Washington Senators from 1939, then the Philadelphia Athletics through 1943.

Across 293 games he batted .250, with 198 hits and 115 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 40 doubles and 36 stolen bases.

He played 199 games in the outfield, with 479 putouts and 15 errors.

He was born in Moss Creek, PA, USA on May 27, 1914, and died on September 13, 2003. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1939	WSH	63	201	23	55	11	2	1	33	13	20	13	.274
1940	WSH	88	215	31	55	9	0	3	21	19	20	8	.256
1941	WSH	49	96	16	20	4	0	0	5	6	16	3	.208
1943	PHA	93	281	45	68	16	1	0	15	15	17	12	.242
Career	—	293	793	115	198	40	3	4	74	53	73	36	.250

On this day & linked events

1914

Born May 27, 1914

Moss Creek, PA, USA

2003

Died September 13, 2003

Image: Washington Senators, public domain