Welland Jackfish

The Welland Jackfish are an independent 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
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)
ColorsNavy, green, wWhite
              
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. Their fans are known to be as some of the loudest and most passionate in the IBL, and come from around Niagara, Burlington and other IBL destinations such as Barrie, Hamilton and Brantford.

The team currently only officially acknowledges their history in Welland.

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

Total19-17.528
Playoffs4–5.4441 Playoff Appearance. 0 Championships.
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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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