Jackfish Sign Catcher Young for 2025

UBC Catcher Joins the Fish!

WELLAND - Niagara's Greatest Show, the Welland Jackfish, announced today that they have agreed to terms with catcher, Russell Young for the upcoming 2025 season.

Young, 22, will join the Fish for his rookie season following the 2025 season with the University of British Columbia. Currently in his third season with the Thunderbirds, Russell recorded a .317 average in 2024 with 13 doubles, 4 home runs and 27 RBI.

The former Canadian Junior National Team member suited up for the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League in 2024 where he recorded a .255 average with 5 doubles and 20 RBI in 34 games.

The Jackfish return to The Pond on Saturday, May 17th as they take on the Barrie Baycats. Full Season, Flex and Group Packages are all available now! To learn more or to purchase, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or call 905-735-9834.

About the Welland Jackfish

The Welland Jackfish are a member of Canada’s best league, the Intercounty Baseball League. The over 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. The Jackfish are Niagara's Greatest Show and lead the eight-team IBL in attendance with over 40,000 FINatics through the Welland Stadium gates. For more information, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or follow the Jackfish on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @wellandjackfish.