When he’s not ripping baseballs, Justin Gideon is writing screenplays. The 27-year-old outfielder for the Welland Jackfish, who is tied for the Intercounty Baseball League lead in home runs with 11,...

After a dominating final season with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Marian University Knights in Indianapolis, Matteo Porcellato was ready to take the next step in his baseball career....

Welland Jackfish shortstop James Smibert began the season in the independent Atlantic League. Photo by: BILL POTRECZ Growing up in hockey-crazed southern Ontario, James Smibert was almost oblivious to it all. The...

Brandon Nicholson is the first to admit he loves to stir things up. The 24-year-old outfielder for the Welland Jackfish is one of the driving forces behind Welland’s hyper-aggressive style...

For five summers Rob Nixon lived the dream. The 33-year-old former Welland resident got paid to go to the ballpark from 2011 through 2015 after being selected by Cleveland in...

Matt Hilderbrandt looks more like an offensive lineman than a first baseman. The 24-year-old Lindsay native is listed at 6-foot-4, 275 pounds and appears tough as nails. But looks can...

Sam Cawker loves a good challenge. The rookie catcher for the Welland Jackfish not only plays the most demanding position on the diamond, but he also has a unique hobby...