December 22, 2023

Official Welland Jackfish News Release

WELLAND, Ont. - The Welland Jackfish have signed West Coast League Pitcher of the Year, Halen Knoll.

Knoll joins the Jackfish from Edmonton, Alberta where he spent the 2023 season with the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League. With a 2.19 ERA, including 52 strikeouts and only 18 walks, over 73 2/3 innings pitched, Knoll ranked fourth in league ERA, second in strikeouts and tied for second in wins.

"Halen is a strong competitor with extreme command of all his pitches. We are excited to add him to the pitching staff for 2024," said Jackfish general manager Jason McKay.

Knoll is a former University of Mary Marauder where he recorded a 5.88 ERA with 36 strikeouts and only nine walks over 49 innings in 2023.