Welland Jackfish

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.

Welland Jackfish
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Information
League	Canadian Baseball League
Location	Welland, Ontario
Ballpark	Welland Stadium
Founded	2019
Nickname	Jackfish
League championships	2 (2023, 2025)
Colours	Navy, green, white
Mascot	Jacques
President	Ryan Harrison
General manager	Jason McKay
Manager	Brian Essery
Website	www.wellandjackfish.com

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.