2026 SIGNING TRACKER: P Cory Lawson

KITCHENER - The Kitchener Panthers are proud to announce the signing of pitcher Cory Lawson.

The Okanagan College alum is the younger brother of Panthers outfielder Trent Lawson.

Cory spent 2024 with the Saskatoon Berries of the Western Canadian Baseball League, where he posted a 7.22 ERA in 15 appearances and 23.2 innings pitched.

Don't let that ERA fool you, that number was inflated by his first three appearances of the year where he allowed 15 runs (12 earned), and his ERA ballooned to 19.06. 

After that, he settled in and was dominant, holding opponents to seven earned runs in his other 12 appearances combined, finishing the year with 20 strikeouts.

He previously played for Kelowna (West Coast League) and the Okotoks Dawgs (WCBL).

"Cory has experience in multiple roles including closing games," said general manager Shanif Hirani. "His versatility in the bullpen will be a valuable add to our staff."

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CORY LAWSON

• Bats/Pitches: R/R
• Hometown: Calgary, AB
• Birthdate: May 30, 2001
• Pronunciation: Co-REE LAW-sin