ADELAIDE Bite star Stefan Welch is now a member of the world famous Boston Red Sox.

The 24-year-old was traded to the storied franchise this week after spending the past season and a half in the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation.

While it might be a little while before he's sharing the Fenway Park clubhouse with World Series heroes David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia, the move gives Welch a new lease of life after struggling for opportunities so far this year.

The corner infielder has been assigned to the High A Salem Red Sox, one of Boston's affiliates, and made his debut on Friday.

Welch was the standout for Australia in the World Baseball Classic earlier this year, scoring the team's only two runs, including a big homer against Chinese Taipai.

Despite taking that good form into the start of the American season, the left-handed hitter was unable to keep it going, a glut of similar players at the Pittsburgh Pirate's Double-A club Altoona limiting his playing time.

Last year he hit .266, with five home-runs and 27 RBIs in 27 games for the Curve, but he couldn't get into a rhythm this season, hitting just .149.

Welch, who grew up playing with the Goodwood Baseball Club, had a strong season with the Bite in 2012-13, named joint-winner of the ABL's Golden Glove award as best defensive player in the league while belting seven home runs.

He's now with his third MLB organisation, having signed with the New York Mets in 2007 before joining the Pirates before the start of last season.

Originally published as Adelaide star adds bite to Red Sox