IBL's Welland Jackfish sign McCoy Pearce

Kamloops, B.C., native McCoy Pearce, who starred with the Okotoks Dawgs in 2022, has signed with the Intercounty Baseball League’s Welland Jackfish. Photo: Okotoks Dawgs, Welland Jackfish

December 6, 2022

Official Welland Jackfish News Release

WELLAND – The Welland Jackfish have signed infielder McCoy Pearce for the 2023 season.

Pearce, a Kamloops, BC native, joins the Fish following a highlight season with the Okotoks Dawgs of the Western Canadian Baseball League in 2022. In 41 games played, McCoy led the Dawgs in home runs (8) and RBIs (45) and hit .346 with 16 doubles.

“McCoy brings the Jackfish more power at the plate,” said Jackfish general manager Jason McKay. “We are excited to welcome him to the Pond this season, we are sure our fans will come to love the power that he brings.”

The Okanagan College alumni hit .366 with five doubles, four triples, and 36 RBIs in 2022 for the Coyotes, including hitting for the cycle in a 10-0 win over Edmonton on April 2, 2022.