CBL's Kitchener Panthers re-sign Lawson

The Kitchener Panthers have re-signed outfielder Trent Lawson (Calgary, Alta.). Photo: Kitchener Panthers

December 18, 2025

Official Kitchener Panthers News Release

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

Lawson (Calgary, Alta.) had a .264 batting average in his first regular season in Kitchener in 2025, including hitting .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 with 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 Panthers 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."