Herbert M. Welch [Dutch] (October 19, 1898 – April 13, 1967) was an American backup shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1925 season.

Listed at 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m), 154 lb., Welch batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

He was born in Ro Ellen, Tennessee.

Welch died at the age of 68 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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