Player Profile – Lewis Weldon
Lewis Weldon
Personal Details
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Position:
Utility
Cap number:
98
Club:
Comets Softball Club
Association:
Keilor Park Softball Association (Vic)
Height:
185cm
Date of birth:
30/10/1989
Biography
Lewis started playing softball at a young age, first representing Victoria in 2005 at the Arthur Allsopp Shield (then U16 Boys’ Championship).
In 2016 he had an outstanding tournament with the bat at the Australian Men’s Championship, winning the Most Valuable Player award.
In 2011 he made his debut for the Aussie Steelers at the IV International in Argentina. In 2017, he gets his first opportunity to play at a men’s world championship, selected as a utility who can catch and play infield, but is also suited to the Designated Player role.
Between 2011 and 2016, he played six seasons in North America at the International Softball Congress.
Tournament History
2017:
Selected for the WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
2011:
Aussie Steelers debut – IV International, Argentina
Awards
2016:
Most Valuable Player, Open Men’s National Softball Championship
2010:
Rookie of the Year, Open Men’s National Softball Championship
2008:
Best Batter, U23 Men’s National Softball Championship
