Chris Welsh

Chris Welsh

Pitching Instructor

A.K.A. “The Crafty Lefthander”.    He is a Cincinnati native, and attended St. Xavier High School, where he proved to be a solid pitcher before making the team at the University of South Florida, where, by his junior year, was a regional all-American Pitcher.

School: University of South Florida

Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 21st round of the 1977 amateur draft.

Debut: April 12, 1981

Teams (by GP): Padres/Rangers/Reds/Expos 1981-1986

He is currently the Fox Sports announcer for the Cincinnati Reds and brings over 30 years of playing, coaching, and teaching experience.