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IBL's Kitchener Panthers sign Lawson

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Kitchener Panthers have signed Trent Lawson (Calgary, Alta.). Photo: Ian Wilson

February 3, 2025

Official Kitchener Panthers News Release

KITCHENER, ONT. - The Kitchener Panthers are happy to announce the signing of outfielder Trent Lawson.

He is listed as an outfielder and a relief pitcher and is known for his power and average.

He spent last season with the Tubingen Hawks in a pro league in Germany and previously played for the Weyburn Beavers of the Western Canadian Baseball League.

He hit .418 in 26 games with Tubingen, including eight home runs, 28 hits and only struck out nine times.

Lawson (Calgary, Alta.) also played collegiate ball at Vancouver Island University and Huntington University (NAIA).

"Trent has hit everywhere he's played, and with his previous experience playing professionally overseas, he will make an immediate impact on the field for us," said Panthers general manager Shanif Hirani.