January 31, 2024

Official Hamilton Cardinals News Release

The Hamilton Cardinals have re-signed veteran right-handed starting pitcher Brett Lawson.

Standing tall at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Burlington, Ont., Lawson made a mid-season move to the Cardinals from the Welland Jackfish during the 2023 campaign.

Despite a limited regular-season, where he pitched seven innings for the Cardinals, Lawson stepped up remarkably in the playoff series against Barrie, delivering a standout performance by striking out 10 batters across eight innings and achieving a commendable ERA of 3.37.

With a rich career spanning over 500 innings in the IBL and accumulating more than 400 strikeouts, Lawson's experience is unparalleled in the league. His career includes clinching the IBL's prestigious Dominico Cup with the Barrie Baycats from 2014 to 2018.

Lawson's professional journey was kickstarted when he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 15th round of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft, following his tenure at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, marking the beginning of a six-season journey in professional baseball.

The Cardinals will continue to lean on Lawson's leadership and track record of success throughout the 2024 season.

“Lawson is one of the model IBL veterans, and with a young roster, we’re fortunate to have him back with us,” said George Halim, Hamilton Cardinals general manager. “He’s a lifetime pro who knows how to get outs, and knows how to compete while giving us a chance to win when he’s out there.”