The Welland Jackfish will be well represented when they host the 2024 Intercounty Baseball League All-Star Game at Welland Stadium July 20.

Four members of the Jackfish have been named to the starting lineup for the South Team while another five have been announced as reserves.

Catcher Robert Mullin, first baseman Steven Moretto, second baseman Dawson Tweet and outfielder Matteo Porcellato were voted in as starters while infielder Tyler Dupuis, outfielder Gianfanco Morello and pitchers Brandon Underhill, Deivy Mendez and Ben Abram were selected as reserves.

Rosters were chosen by a combination of media and fan votes.

“It is pretty awesome. We have almost half our team in the All-Star game so it’s quite exciting. That’s pretty impressive,” Jackfish manager Brian Essery said.

Dupuis, a 28-year-old St. Catharines native, is thrilled for the opportunity. 

“It’s a great feeling. It’s the first time I’ve been an all-star in three years in the league,” Dupuis said. “It’s definitely an accomplishment.”

Dupuis expects the atmosphere at Welland Stadium to be electric. 

“I look forward to playing. I would imagine with the league’s best players coming to play here for an All-Star game, it’s going to be crazy,” he said.

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