IBL's Welland Jackfish sign Josh Williams

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Welland Jackfish have signed 1B-DH Josh Williams (Toronto, Ont.). Photo: Matt Hiscox

November 9, 2022

Official Welland Jackfish News Release

WELLAND, Ont. - The Welland Jackfish have signed designated hitter, first baseman Josh Williams for the 2023 campaign.

The 6-foot-5, Toronto, Ont. native joins the Jackfish following two seasons with the London Majors and time with the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League.

Before a season-ending injury in 2021, Williams recorded a double, a home run, and five RBIs during three games and eight plate appearances. In 17 games played during the 2019 season with the Majors, Josh recorded two doubles and five RBI.

"Josh brings us a big power bat into our lineup which is something we were missing at times last season," said Jackfish field manager Brian Essery. "Additionally, Josh's character and leadership is something every successful team can't have too much of."