Welland Jackfish | |||||
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League | Intercounty Baseball League | ||||
Location | Welland, Ontario | ||||
Ballpark | Welland Stadium | ||||
Founded | 2019 | ||||
Nickname(s) | Jackfish | ||||
League championships | 1 (2023) | ||||
Former name(s) | Welland Jackfish (2019–present) Burlington Herd (2016–2018) Burlington Bandits (2012–2016) Burlington Twins (2011–2012) Mississauga Twins (2009–2011) Stratford Nationals (2006–2008) Stratford Storm (2004–2006) St. Thomas Storm (2000–2005) | ||||
Colours | Navy, green, white | ||||
Mascot | Jacques | ||||
Manager | Brian Essery | ||||
General Manager | Jason McKay | ||||
President | Ryan Harrison | ||||
Website | https://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.
The team was founded as the St. Thomas Storm in 2000, before moving to Stratford and eventually becoming the Stratford Nationals. After two seasons as the Mississauga Twins, the franchise moved to Burlington in 2011 and was rebranded as the Burlington Bandits following the 2012 season, due to a change in ownership. [1] In 2016, the Bandits rebranded under new ownership as the Burlington Herd and continued to play their home games at Nelson park in Burlington, Ontario. [2]
On October 2, 2018, the Burlington Herd were approved to relocate to Welland, and renamed the Welland Jackfish. [3]
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.
Mississauga Twins | ||||
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Year | W-L | PCT | Place | Postseason |
2009 | 9–27 | .250 | 7th | Lost 4–0 in Quarter-finals to Brantford Red Sox |
2010 | 17–19 | .472 | 6th | Lost 4–0 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats |
Total | 26–46 | .361 | ||
Playoffs | 0–8 | .000 | 2 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championships. | |
Burlington Bandits | ||||
2011 | 9–25 | .265 | 7th | Lost 4–2 in Quarter-finals to Toronto Maple Leafs |
2012 | 11–24 | .314 | 8th | Lost 4–1 in Quarter-finals to Brantford Red Sox |
2013 | 13–29 | .310 | 7th | Lost 4–0 in Quarter-finals to London Majors |
2014 | 9–27 | .250 | 8th | Did not qualify |
2015 | 15–21 | .417 | 5th | Lost 4–3 in Quarter-finals to London Majors |
2016 | 11–25 | .306 | 6th | Lost 4–1 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats |
Total | 68–151 | .314 | ||
Playoffs | 7–20 | .259 | 5 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championship. | |
Burlington Herd | ||||
Year | W-L | PCT | Place | Postseason |
2017 | 13–23 | .361 | 6th | Lost 4–1 in Quarter-finals to London Majors |
2018 | 12–24 | .333 | 8th | Lost 3–0 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats |
Total | 25–47 | .347 | ||
Playoffs | 1–7 | .142 | 2 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championships. | |
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 | 1st | Won 3-0 in Quarter-finals against Brantford Red Sox Won 3-2 in Semi-finals against Toronto Maple Leafs |
Total | 65-43 | .588 | ||
Playoffs | 4–7 | .363 | 3 Playoff Appearance. 1 Championships. |
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