As a senior (2016) (Game-by-Game Statistics):
- Appeared in 27 games for the Mustangs, making 11 starts in right field
- Totaled six hits, five runs and two RBIs while drawing seven walks
- Made nine appearances in the pitching circle, posting a 1-1 record with two strikeouts
- In the field, totaled eight putouts and two assists on 11 chances
- Went 2-for-2 at the plate in a win at Lebanon Valley (4/2)
As a junior (2015): Appeared in 35 of the Mustangs 41 games, making 23 starts in the outfield ... totaled a season-high six game hitting streak ... recorded 22 hits, 10 runs, six walks, five RBIs, three stolen bases and two doubles ... season-high three hits, going 3-for-4 with a run in a win over Albright (4/4) ... season-best two RBIs in a win versus Alvernia (4/9) ... drew two walks against McDaniel (4/22).
As a sophomore (2014): Appeared in 29 of the team's 39 games making 19 starts ... registered with a .176 batting average ... totaled eight hits and three runs ... added four RBIs ... had aseason-high one hit and one run twice in games versus Lebanon Valley (4/5) and Albright (4/26).
As a freshman (2013): Appeared in 28 games making 10 starts for the Mustangs ... finished with a .186 batting average ... totaled eight hits, six runs and one RBI ... had one hit, one run and one RBI at Hood (4/27) ... pitched in seven games with three starts ... totaled seven strikeouts ... season-high three strikeouts versus Marian (3/11) and against Penn State Harrisburg (3/24).
Before Stevenson: Played varsity for four seasons under head coach Kim Schrader at Leonardtown High School ... had a .338 batting average as a senior ... named Honorable Mention at second base in 2009 ... named First Team All-County at second base in 2010 ... named First Team All-County at third base in 2011 ... named First Team All-County as a utility player in 2012 ... was named captain and earned the coach's award as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Laura Marie Welch ... born on September 9, 1994 in Laurel, Maryland ... is the daughter of Roxie and Jeffrey Welch ... has one older sister, Amanda, one older brother, Gunnar and one younger brother, Austin ... is majoring in elementary education.
