Welland Jackfish

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Welland Jackfish
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Information
League Intercounty Baseball League
Location Welland, Ontario
Ballpark Welland Stadium
Founded 2019
Nickname(s)Jackfish
League championships2 (2023, 2025)
ColoursNavy, green, white
   
MascotJacques
PresidentRyan Harrison
General manager Jason McKay
Manager Brian Essery
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.

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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
201919-17.5284thWon 4–1 in Quarter-finals against London Majors

Lost 4–0 in Semi-finals against Barrie Baycats

2020Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
202115-15.5004thLost 2–0 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats
202231-11.7383rdWon 3-0 in Quarter-finals against Kitchener Panthers

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

202331-11.7381stWon 3–0 in Quarter-finals against Brantford Red Sox

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

202432-10.7621stWon 3-1 in Quarter-finals against Kitchener Panthers

Lost 3–2 in Semi-finals to Guelph Royals

Total128-64.667
Playoffs24–18.5715 Playoff Appearance. 1 Championships.

References

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