The Welch Miners were a Minor League Baseball team based in Welch, West Virginia. The team operated from 1937 through 1942 in the Mountain State League and in the Appalachian League from 1946 to 1955.
Over the course of nineteen seasons, the Welch Miners were affiliated with the Boston Braves (1942, 1952), Philadelphia Athletics (1947–1950, 1953–1955), and Cincinnati Reds (1951).
The team won consecutive league titles in 1952 and 1953, and moved to Marion, Virginia, during the 1955 season, changing their name to the Marion Athletics.
Notable alumni
Vern Bickford (1939–1942) MLB All-Star Dave Bristol (1951) Max Butcher (1946) Sam Gray (1939)
Team history Year Record Finish Manager(s) Playoffs 59–43 2nd Eddie Krajnik Lost in 2nd round 56–64 4th Eddie KrajnikCharles BowieCarlos Ratliff Lost in 1st round 72–57 2nd Sam Gray Lost in 1st round 63–62 4th Tex StuartRoy Hall Lost in 1st round 64–62 4th Fred Neisler Lost in league finals 67–55 2nd Don Manno Lost in 1st round 33–84 8th Steve SecikGeorge SmileyJim McNeishJoe Santomauro 49–74 8th Walter YouseJoe Bird 70–53 2nd Woody Wheaton Lost in 1st round 48–73 6th William HoffnerMike Kreshka 46–76 6th Eddie MorganWoody Wheaton 54–74 6th Mike Blazo 59–57 3rd Jack Crosswhite League Champs 82–43 2nd Jack Crosswhite League Champs 59–54 4th Jack Crosswhite Lost in 1st round 45–77 8th Herb Mancini
References
Sources BR - Appalachian League BR - Mountain State League