Oliver Henry Welf (January 17, 1889 – June 15, 1967) was a Major League Baseball player who played for one season. He made one appearance for the Cleveland Indians as a pinch runner on August 30 during the 1916 Cleveland Indians season. He was an outfielder during his minor league career.

Ollie Welf
Pinch runner
Born: (1889-01-17)January 17, 1889
Cleveland, Ohio
Died: June 15, 1967(1967-06-15) (aged 78)
Cleveland, Ohio
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 30, 1916, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
August 30, 1916, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Plate appearances0
Runs0
Teams

Welf attended Glenville High School in Cleveland where he once threw a no-hitter against Central High School.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Welf Will Pitch". The Chronicle-Telegram. May 16, 1907. p. 12. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Welf Barred". The Chronicle-Telegram. May 17, 1907. p. 14. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
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