Eric Lauer Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 209 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/3/1995 (28)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Kent State
Eric Lauer Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Eric Lauer News
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Eric Lauer made his spring debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The veteran southpaw looked strong as he struck out three batters over two scoreless innings. The 28-year-old has been a reliable option throughout most of his career. However, Lauer struggled heavily during his time with the Milwaukee Brewers last season. Lauer recently joined the Pirates roster, so he won't be ready for Opening Day. He'll likely head to Triple-A to get stretched out a bit before being a possible option in a few weeks. Fantasy managers can use a wait-and-see approach here.
Free-agent left-hander Eric Lauer has signed a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will report to big-league spring training. The veteran elected free agency in October and has lingered on the open market weeks after pitchers and catchers reported for spring duty. Lauer spent the 2023 season with the Brewers where he worked to a 6.56 ERA in 10 outings (nine starts) and 46 2/3 innings of work. He was demoted to Triple-A Nashville where he posted a 5.15 ERA across 12 outings (nine starts) and 43 2/3 frames. A veteran of 120 MLB appearances, 112 of which were starts, Lauer owns a 4.30 ERA and tossed a 3.69 ERA in 29 starts as recently as the 2022 season. He could battle for a back-end rotation spot or perhaps a long-relief role as the Pirates' young arms gain more seasoning in the minors.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Friday. The Brewers decided to boot Lauer off the 40-man roster after his horrendous 2023 campaign. He registered a 6.56 ERA, 1.67 WHIP over 10 appearances (nine starts) with the Brewers. It's worth noting that before this season, Lauer was a viable option for Milwaukee over the last two seasons. That being said, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Brewers give him another shot in the rotation at some point. Although, Lauer does reserve the right to head into free agency if he wants to this offseason.
Batting Order
1 | Andrew McCutchen |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Rowdy Tellez |
4 | Joey Bart |
5 | Jack Suwinski |
6 | Jared Triolo |
7 | Oneil Cruz |
8 | Michael A. Taylor |
9 | Alika Williams |
Eric Lauer Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Andrew McCutchen |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Rowdy Tellez |
4 | Joey Bart |
5 | Jack Suwinski |
6 | Jared Triolo |
7 | Oneil Cruz |
8 | Michael A. Taylor |
9 | Alika Williams |
Eric Lauer had a solid season in 2022 with an 11-7 W-L record, 3.69 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 157 Ks in 29 starts (158.2 IP). For the second straight year, Lauer outperformed his underlying numbers as he had a 4.02 xERA, 4.08 xFIP and 4.07 SIERA. None of Lauer's numbers stand out with a 23.8% K% which ranked in the 58th percentile and an 8.9% BB% which ranked in the 34th percentile. Lauer's 31.9% FB% was significantly higher than the league average (23.1% FB) and his 14.1% HR/FB was tied-11th highest among all pitchers (62) with 150.0+ IP last year. Put that together with the below average walk-rate, a home field that had the seventh highest home run ballpark factor and an 8.0% Barrel% (36th percentile), having a 3.69 ERA was a big achievement. But Lauer has proven to be a reliable option who has only spent 14 days on the IL for non-Covid issues in the last four years and if he is able to limit the flyballs, there's certainly room for growth. As it is, volume is key for Lauer to provide value on his ADP of ~267 (77th starting pitcher) and even if we do see some regression, as long as he tops 150.0 IP, Lauer can be a solid late-round fantasy option.