*SIGNED IN GERMANY FOR 2024* Canadian All-Conference Outfielder/Utility with Coaching Experience | Baseball Jobs Overseas

by | Jul 28, 2024

*SIGNED IN GERMANY FOR 2024* Canadian All-Conference Outfielder/Utility with Coaching Experience

Name: Trent Lawson

Height: 188cm

Weight: 80kg

DOB: August 9, 1998

Date Available: August 17, 2022

Will Pay Flight

Bats: R

Throws: R

Positions: OF, RF, CF

Positions (alt): Youth Coach, 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, CF, LF

College: Vancouver Island University

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Personal

Trent hits for both power and average, and he hits well to all fields.  His exit velocity off the tee reaches into the mid-90s (mph), and he has enough speed to track down fly balls and take the extra base when given the opportunity.

He is a supportive teammate who always puts team goals ahead of individual ones.  He is the type who always spends extra time working out and training in order to improve.

In addition, Trent has coaching experience at the youth and high school levels and would be interested in assisting a team’s coaching staff.

 

Career Highlights

  • Experience at NAIA level in U.S.

  • Second-team all-conference selection as a collegian

    • Averaged .345 over last two collegiate seasons

    • 31 percent of hits for extra bases

    • .467 on-base percentage

  • .370 hitter in collegiate summer league, 2022

 

Overseas Goals

Trent wants to extend his playing career and make continual improvement, while experiencing other cultures and environments.

Playing Experience

YEARSORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2018 Huntington University NAIA
2021 Edmonton Prospects Western Canadian Baseball League (Amateur) DH/1B
2020-23 Vancouver Island University Canadian College Baseball Conference Starting RF, leadoff hitter, and 2nd team All-Conference
2022 Calgary Diamondbacks Grand Forks International
2023 Weyburn Beavers Western Canadian Baseball League Starting centre fielder, batted 2nd in the lineup
2024 Tübingen Hawks 2. Bundesliga Starting centre fielder, batted 3rd in the lineup

Coaching Experience

YEARROLEORGANIZATIONLEAGUE/DIVISIONDETAILS
2019 Assistant Coach Calgary Red Birds High School Oversaw hitting practice and worked with hitters to develop a sound swing.
2022 Assistant Coach Calgary Bucks Youth Worked on swing mechanics and hitting approach.

Stats

Pro/Overseas Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2024 26 67 25 28 8 4 8 28 10 9 7 1 .418 .518 1.015

College/Amateur Batting

Years Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2021 Edmonton Prospects 35 143 26 34 9 1 3 26 12 60 2 2 .238 .306 .378
2021-22 Vancouver Island University 29 113 31 39 7 2 3 21 24 23 4 1 .345 .468 .522
2022 Calgary Diamondbacks 6 27 6 10 3 1 1 10 0 8 0 1 .370 .379 .667

Testimonials

Tanner Hess

Vancouver Island University, Hitting Coach

Trent is quite possibly the hardest worker I’ve coached so far, there isn’t a day that goes by that he doesn’t get into the cage for extra work whether it’s after or before practice. He never seems to be satisfied with where he is at and strives to get better every day. He has continued to work on his approach at the plate and last year it showed with his best year yet. He has always had pop but improved on his plate discipline and his improved approach made a big impact. He also went from an infielder with no outfield experience to an extremely good outfielder that takes good routes and gets great jumps with a plus arm. I can see Trent having success for multiple years after college with his work ethic and passion for the game.

Jordan Wong

Calgary Diamondbacks, Manager

I have known Trent since he was 9 years old. Trent's joy for the game was apparent from the first time I met him. He was the bat boy for a high school travel team I played for - the Calgary Redbirds. His late father Jim was the founder and coach of the Redbirds. I don't know many people who love the game of baseball like Jim did and it's always been apparent that Trent fully picked up his father's love of the game. As a coach, mentor, and program builder, Jim created a considerable number of opportunities for myself and many others in the game of baseball.

Trent carries on his father's legacy by being an avid student of the game and his dedication always shows up in his effort on the field. He also finds ways to give back to the game, whether that is through coaching, field maintenance, or whatever else is needed.

The Calgary Diamondbacks are an elite Senior Men's Baseball team that I have managed for five years. This summer we picked up Trent to play with us in the Grand Forks International Invitational (GFI) Tournament. The tournament is always very competitive and featured elite teams from Alberta and the northwest United States.

At GFI we faced a number of good college pitchers and a few ex-professionals. Trent hit 3rd for us in the tournament and finished with a 1.046 OPS and 10 RBI (3rd in the tournament) in six games. He was exceptional defensively, playing the corner outfield and second base.

Trent has blossomed into one of the best hitters in Calgary the last few years. I have no doubt he can join any team and immediately make an impact on and off the field.

James Dunn

Calgary Red Birds, General Manager

Additional Info

Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada semi-pro (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, QSBL, etc.), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)

 

Living preferences: Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Give me a floor, pillow and a mat to sleep on, Host Family

 

Prior engagements: No

 

Recent injuries/illnesses: No

 

Traveling with a companion: No

 

Educational background: High school graduate and still in College