2026 SIGNING TRACKER: OF Trent Lawson

KITCHENER - The Kitchener Panthers are proud to announce the signing of second year outfielder Trent Lawson.

Lawson had a .264 average in his first regular season in Kitchener in 2025, including a .423 in August where he hit five home runs. Three of those dingers came in the regular season finale against Welland.

Overall, he hit seven home runs and seven doubles.

But it was his defence that made him a great all-around player, only committing one fielding error in 37 games.

Lawson isn't new to the professional game. He played a year of pro in 2024 in Germany, where he hit .418 and eight home runs in 26 games with Tubingen.

Previously, he played a year for Weyburn (WCBL) and collegiate ball at Vancouver Island University and Huntington University (NAIA).

"I'm happy to have Trent returning this season," said general manager Shanif Hirani.

"Trent continued to improve as the season progressed and I'm excited for him to continue building off his late season success into the upcoming season."

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TRENT LAWSON

• Bats/Pitches: R/R
• Hometown: Calgary, AB
• Birthdate: August 9, 1998
• Pronunciation: Trent LAW-sin