Jackfish Sign Tweet ahead of 2024 Season

WELLAND - The Welland Jackfish, Niagara's sports entertainment destination, is excited to announce the signing of infielder, Dawson Tweet.

Tweet joins the Fish following an impressive college careers at William Jewell College in Missouri. In two year with the Cardinals, Tweet recorded a .347 average with 36 doubles, 3 triples, 13 home runs and 83 RBI in 98 games played. 

"Dawson is a dynamic player that can do it all," said Jackfish General Manager, Jason McKay. "He can hit for a high average, versatile to play anywhere and has speed. He is an overall athlete and will allow Ess the freedom to use him wherever and whenever the situation dictates."

The Russell, Manitoba also suited up for the Moose Jaw Miller Express of the Western Canadian Baseball League where he had a .398 average with 58 RBI in 89 games played. Following the 2023 WCBL season, Dawson was named the Most Outstanding Canadian.

The Jackfish return to The Pond on Saturday, May 18th at 6:05 pm for their 2024 Home Opener. Single Tickets and Flex packs are available at https://www.wellandjackfish.com/tix or by calling 905-735-9834

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. For more information, visit www.wellandjackfish.com or follow the Jackfish on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @wellandjackfish