Welland Jackfish

The Welland Jackfish 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.

Welland Jackfish
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueIntercounty Baseball League
LocationWelland, Ontario
BallparkWelland Stadium
Year 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

History

The team was founded as the St. Thomas Storm in 2000, before moving to Stratford, 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
YearW-LPCTPlacePostseason
20099–27.2507thLost 4–0 in Quarter-finals to Brantford Red Sox
201017–19.4726thLost 4–0 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats
Total26–46.361
Playoffs0–8.0002 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championships.
Burlington Bandits
20119–25.2657thLost 4–2 in Quarter-finals to Toronto Maple Leafs
201211–24.3148thLost 4–1 in Quarter-finals to Brantford Red Sox
201313–29.3107thLost 4–0 in Quarter-finals to London Majors
20149–27.2508thDid not qualify
201515–21.4175thLost 4–3 in Quarter-finals to London Majors
201611–25.3066thLost 4–1 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats
Total68–151.314
Playoffs7–20.2595 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championship.
Burlington Herd
YearW-LPCTPlacePostseason
201713–23.3616thLost 4–1 in Quarter-finals to London Majors
201812–24.3338thLost 3–0 in Quarter-finals to Barrie Baycats
Total25–47.347
Playoffs1–7.1422 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

2020Season 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
Total65-43.588
Playoffs4–7.3633 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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