Playing his first three years of high-level baseball with the Troy Trojans, Mickey Welch joined the New York Giants as the Trojans imploded after the 1882 Season.

The Pitcher may have had an under-the-radar career in his day, even in perspective, but it was still brilliant and worthy of high accolades.  From 1883 to 1889, Welch was New York’s ace, winning a plethora of games and fanning a litany of batters.  Welch was erratic, leading the NL in Walks three times, but his overall mound skill kept him as an elite player.

Welch helped lead New York to win the version of the 1888 and 1889 World Series as their staff ace.  Shortly afterward, Welch suffered arm fatigue, and though he was a competent batter, his time passed, but his 238-146 Record was exemplary.

Welch entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973 when the Veteran's Committee chose him.