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Duke Welker | Relief Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (27) / 2/10/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 240
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Pirates optioned RHP Duke Welker to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates had to clear a roster spot for Francisco Liriano's return from the DL, so Welker will be sent down. He failed to appear in a game during his brief callup. May 11 - 10:21 AM

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Duke Welker - R - Pirates

Pirates recalled RHP Duke Welker from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Welker has allowed just one unearned run over 16 innings of work this season while posting a 16/8 K/BB ratio. He'll provide a fresh arm for the bullpen.
May 8 - 10:06 AM
Duke Welker - R - Pirates

Pirates recalled RHP Duke Welker from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Welker put together a nice year between Double- and Triple-A this season, posting a 2.29 ERA over 41 appearances. He'll have a shot at a bullpen spot next spring.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 09:08:00 AM
Duke Welker - R - Pirates

Pirates optioned RHP Duke Welker to Double-A Altoona.

Welker tossed one scoreless inning in his only appearance this spring. The 26-year-old right-hander was added to the 40-man roster in November after posting a 2.76 ERA and 50/26 K/BB ratio over 62 innings as a reliever last season between High-A Bradenton and Double-A Altoona. Baseball America did not include him among the organization's Top 30 prospects over the winter.
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 09:02:00 AM
Duke Welker - R - Pirates

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Duke Welker from Double-A Altoona.

Welker, who turns 26 in February, compiled a 2.76 ERA and 50/26 K/BB ratio over 62 innings as a reliever this season between High-A Bradenton and Double-A Altoona. The 2007 second-round pick has made some encouraging strides with his command, so the Pirates are hoping he has finally turned a corner.
Sat, Nov 19, 2011 01:26:00 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes