Jackfish and Zinger Bats team up for Home Run Derby

WELLAND – The Welland Jackfish, members of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) today announced a partnership with Zinger Bats as the presenting sponsor for the Home Run Derby on Saturday, August 29^th at Welland Stadium.

Part of the partnership will see the 2020 Home Run Derby Champion receive a brand-new Zinger Bat and Zinger Bat gear.

“Zinger Bats have been a great partner with the Welland Jackfish,” said Jackfish General Manager Jason McKay. “Our players loved the bats from Zinger last season and cannot wait to swing it again in 2021."

Zinger Bat Company was founded in 1998 by Kelly Eastman, a life-long woodworker.

“Zinger bats is excited to be in a partnership with the Welland Jackfish and couldn’t be happier to be a part of this Home Run Derby,” said Zinger Bat Canadian Distributor Tom Regimbald. “It’s another great thing the Welland Jackfish are running during this down year for baseball and the crazy new world we are living in. The Welland Jackfish are doing great things for baseball and their fans and for that, we are very thankful.”

The Home Run Derby will air live on the Welland Jackfish YouTube Page starting at 5:30 p.m. To watch visit wellandjackfish.com or youtube.com/wellandjackfish.

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.