Baycats Re-Sign Two-Time Champion Hayden Jaco for 2027 Season

Barrie, ON – The Barrie Baycats have locked up utility player Hayden Jaco for the 2027 season.

Jaco, a native of Coquitlam, British Columbia, returns for his fifth season with the Baycats after joining the organization in 2023.

The 2026 season saw Jaco produce impressive numbers at the plate, batting .389 with two home runs, nine RBIs and 10 runs scored across 13 regular-season games. He also recorded a .450 on-base percentage, .611 slugging percentage and 1.061 OPS.

Jaco continued his production into the postseason, hitting .333 with seven hits and four RBIs across six playoff games, including a bases clearing go-ahead double in game five of of the semi-finals.

A two-time league champion, Jaco captured his first title with the London Majors in 2021 before winning his second with Barrie in 2024.

His professional baseball resume also includes Rookie of the Year and All-CBL honours in 2021 with London. In 2024, Jaco was named an All-Star and earned the starting catcher position for the North Team at the league's All-Star Game.

Before joining the Baycats, Jaco played collegiate baseball at Indiana State University and Cameron University, along with multiple seasons in the West Coast League.

Known for his versatility, Jaco has contributed at multiple positions throughout his time in Barrie, providing the Baycats with an experienced presence both offensively and defensively.

Jaco will look to build on his successful tenure with the Baycats as the club prepares for the 2027 CBL season.