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

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.

Season-by-season records

Mississauga Twins
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 Rex Sox

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

Won 4–2 in Finals against Barrie Baycats
Total 65-43 .588
Playoffs 4–7 .363 3 Playoff Appearance. 1 Championships.

References

  1. ^ "New name, owner for Burlington's IBL team". Burlington Post. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
  2. ^ "The Burlington Herd are Born!". Burlington Herd. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
  3. ^ Nagel, Kevin (2018-10-02). "IBL Herd baseball team moving to Welland". InsideHalton.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.

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