Welland Jackfish

Welland Jackfish
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueIntercounty Baseball League
LocationWelland, Ontario
BallparkWelland Stadium
Founded2019
Nickname(s)Jackfish
League championships1 (2023)
ColoursNavy, green, white
     
MascotJacques
PresidentRyan Harrison
General ManagerJason McKay
ManagerBrian Essery
Websitehttps://www.wellandjackfish.com

The Welland Jackfish are an independent minor-league baseball team based in Welland, Ontario, Canada. The Jackfish are a member of the Intercounty Baseball League, an independent baseball league established in 1919 which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.

History

On October 2, 2018, the Burlington Herd were approved to relocate to Welland, and renamed the Welland Jackfish.[1]

In their first year in Welland, the Jackfish had their best regular season with a 19–17 record, and earned their first playoff series victory.

The Jackfish finished 15–15 in a condensed 2021 season, their second year. They were swept in the first round by the Barrie Baycats.

Season-by-season records

Welland Jackfish
2019 19-17 .528 4th Won 4–1 in Quarter-finals against London Majors

Lost 4–0 in Semi-finals against Barrie Baycats

2020 Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 15-15 .500 4th Lost 2–0 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats
2022 31-11 .738 3rd Won 3-0 in Quarter-finals against Kitchener Panthers

Lost 3-2 in Semi-finals against Toronto Maple Leafs

2023 31-11 .738 1st Won 3–0 in Quarter-finals against Brantford Red Sox

Won 3-2 in Semi-finals against Toronto Maple Leafs<be> Won 4-2 in Finals against Barrie Baycats

2024 32-10 .762 1st Won 3-1 in Quarter-finals against Kitchener Panthers

Lost 3–2 in Semi-finals to Guelph Royals<be>

Total 128-64 .667
Playoffs 24–18 .571 5 Playoff Appearance. 1 Championships.

References

  1. ^ Nagel, Kevin (2018-10-02). "IBL Herd baseball team moving to Welland". InsideHalton.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.