Victoria HarbourCats bring more than Baseball to Victoria's Economy
May 22, 2024
JIM SWANSON – Victoria HarbourCats
Victoria HarbourCats bring more than Baseball to Victoria's Economy

Jim Swanson took over as Managing Partner of the Victoria HarbourCats in fall of 2013 and has guided the organization since that time. Former journalist and broadcaster known of his involvement with baseball at all levels from youth to international and pro, former associate scout Detroit Tigers, chair of World Baseball Challenge (2009/2011/2013) and Baseball Canada Senior Championship (2002 and 2012) in Prince George. Five national medals (two gold, one silver, two bronze) at Baseball Canada events. Coached at international level. Finalist, Business Person of the year with Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce (2018), winner of Nanaimo Sports Award for top executive (2022). WCL Executive of the Year in 2016 after HarbourCats won a then-league-record 40 games including a standing record of 19 in a row. HarbourCats teams have made the playoffs four times (2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022) and lost in final game of championship series twice (2017, 2019).