Jackfish add Dei Baning, Kwon for 2021 Campaign

Welland – The Welland Jackfish today announced the signing of two more outfielders to its 2021 roster. Joining the team are Dennis Dei Baning and Tony Kwon.

Dei Baning, a 6’1, Toronto, Ontario native, joins the Jackfish after playing his third season with the Humber Hawks of the OCAA. In 17 games during the 2019-20 season, Dennis recorded 3 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, and 12 RBI with a .319 average. Dennis was also the 2020 Welland Jackfish Home Run Derby runner-up, losing out in the finals in a tie-breaker round.

Kwon, a 6’2, Toronto native who hails from Daejeon, South Korea, joins the Jackfish following joining the Seneca Sting of the OCAA. Before joining the Sting, Kwon suited up for Lake Land College where he recorded 3 doubles, 1 home run, and 13 RBI over 23 games played in 2016.

The Welland Jackfish are a member of Canada’s top baseball league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, with the league established in 1919, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. For more information, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or follow the Jackfish on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @wellandjackfish