Eric Lauer
Active Player
Born: 6/3/1995 in Elyria, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-04-24 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 228 lbs
Full name: Eric Lance Lauer
Biography
Eric Lauer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2018 to 2022. Born in 1995, Lauer made his Major League debut on April 24, 2018, and quickly established himself as a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 36 wins and 37 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.3. Lauer's ability to generate strikeouts was notable, as he recorded a total of 567 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Lauer's playing style was characterized by his poise on the mound and his ability to handle pressure situations, contributing to his teams' efforts during a competitive era of baseball. Despite not recording any saves throughout his career, his role as a starting pitcher was vital in providing innings and stability for the pitching staff. His contributions were particularly significant in an era where pitching depth and versatility were increasingly valued, making him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. Lauer's tenure in Major League Baseball reflected the evolving nature of the game, where pitchers were expected to adapt to a variety of roles while maintaining effectiveness against a new generation of hitters.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 39 | 148 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 701.3 | 675 | 322 | 111 | 256 | 669 | 4.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SDP | NL | 6 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 127 | 54 | 46 | 100 | 4.34 | - |
| 2019 | SDP | NL | 8 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149.7 | 158 | 74 | 51 | 138 | 4.45 | - |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 13.09 | -529.2 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 7 | 5 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 | 94 | 42 | 41 | 117 | 3.19 | 691.5 |
| 2022 | MIL | NL | 11 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.7 | 135 | 65 | 59 | 157 | 3.69 | -2173.7 |
| 2023 | MIL | NL | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 54 | 34 | 24 | 43 | 6.56 | -3628.4 |
| 2025 | TOR | AL | 9 | 2 | 28 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.7 | 90 | 37 | 26 | 102 | 3.18 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 96 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 0.104 | 0.154 | 0.167 | 0.321 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SDP | NL | 23 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SDP | NL | 30 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 26 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIL | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | MIL | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS1 | MIL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.91 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS1 | MIL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.91 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 120 | 112 | 26 | 63 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SDN | P | 23 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SDN | P | 30 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | MIL | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIL | P | 24 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIL | P | 29 | 29 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIL | P | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 120 |