Welland Jackfish

Welland Jackfish
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Information
LeagueCanadian Baseball League
LocationWelland, Ontario
BallparkWelland Stadium
Founded2019
NicknameJackfish
League championships2 (2023, 2025)
ColoursNavy, green, white
     
MascotJacques
PresidentRyan Harrison
General managerJason McKay
ManagerBrian Essery
Websitewww.wellandjackfish.com

The Welland Jackfish are an independent minor-league baseball team based in Welland, Ontario, Canada. The Jackfish are a member of the Canadian 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.

On September 16, 2023, the Jackfish clinched their first Dominico Cup title in franchise history defeating the Barrie Baycats 4-2 in the best-of-seven series.

In front of a sellout crowd of 3,248 fans at ‘The Pond' aka Welland Stadium, the Jackfish captured its second Dominico Cup in three years defeating the Barrie Baycats 4-1 in the best-of-seven series.

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
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

2025 31-11 .738 1st Won 3-0 in Quarter-finals against Kitchener Panthers

Won 3–2 in Semi-finals against Guelph Royals
Won 4-1 in Finals against Barrie Baycats

Regular Season 159-75 .679
Playoffs 34–21 .618 6 Playoff Appearances. 2 Championships.

References

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