Fish Re-Sign Deivy “Shut the Door” Mendez

Welland, ON - Niagara's Greatest Show, the Welland Jackfish, announced today that they have agreed to terms with Right-Handed Pitcher Deivy Mendez for the upcoming 2025 season.

Mendez, 29, will return for a fourth year with the Fish becoming one of Welland’s most popular player. The closer appeared in 16 games in 2024 recording an impressive 0.49 ERA with 21 strikeouts and only 3 walks.

Hailing from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Mendez is one of longest serving Jackfish players appeared in 58 games with the club, collecting a 1.03 ERA with 124 strikeouts, 20 walks, and a 7-1 record.

Signed by the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2013 season, Mendez spent time in the affiliated minors reaching as high as Single A with the Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates and San Deigo Padres.

Currently playing in the Colombian Professional Baseball League for the Cartagena Tigers where he currently holds a 1-1 record with a 1.33 ERA, 20 strikeouts and 6 walks.

The Greatest Show in Niagara returns to The Pond on Saturday, May 17th at 6:05 pm. Season Membership, Flex Packages and Group Outings are now available. For more information, contact the Jackfish at 905-735-9834 or wellandjackfish.com/2025.