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. They are the defending back to back Dominico Cup champions, having claimed their 3rd title in 2026.
History The team traces its history to the Burlington Herd, an IBL team based in Burlington at Cosgrove Field from 2011 (as the Mississauga Twins) to 2018.
On October 2, 2018, the Herd were approved to relocate to Welland, and rebranded as the Welland Jackfish.
In their first year in Welland, the Jackfish set their best regular season record in franchise history with a 19–17 record, and earned their first playoff series victory defeating the London Majors 4-1.
Their second campaign in the Rose City saw the Jackfish finish 15–15 in a condensed 30-game 2021 season. They were swept in the first round of the playoffs.
During the 2023 season, the Jackfish won their first League Pennant in franchise history finishing with a 31-11 record. They carried this momentum into the Dominico Cup playoffs and 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.
2026 Roster
*Inactive List: Bryce Arnold, James Bradwell, Justin Marra & Matteo Porcellato.
Season-by-season results Key Champions †Semifinals ^League Best ¤Franchise Record ‡
Seasons SeasonFinishWinsLossesWin%GBPostseason20194th19176.5Won Quarter-finals 4-1 against London MajorsLost Semi-finals 4–0 to Barrie Baycats2020Season Cancelled due to COVID-1920214th15157Lost Quarter-finals 2-0 to Barrie Baycats20223rd31110.5Won Quarter-finals 3-0 against Kitchener Panthers Lost Semi-finals 3-2 to Toronto Maple Leafs20231st3111 -Won Quarter-finals 3-0 against Brantford Red SoxWon Semi-finals 3-2 against Toronto Maple LeafsWon Dominico Cup Finals 4-2 against Barrie Baycats20241st3210 -Won Quarter-finals 3-1 against Kitchener Panthers Lost Semi-finals 3-2 to Guelph Royals20251st3111 -Won Quarter-finals 3-0 against Kitchener PanthersWon Semi-finals 3-2 against Guelph RoyalsWon Dominico Cup Finals 4-1 against Barrie Baycats20263rd3117 -Won Semi-finals 4-2 against London Majors Won Dominico Cup Finals 4-0 against Hamilton CardinalsRegular season 190 92 3 League PennantsPlayoff games 42 23 7 Postseason AppearancesPlayoff series 11 4 3 Dominico Cup Championships
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