F/F SPOTLIGHT: Eric Lauer
Jun 17 2022
Eric Lauer (LHP, MIL) was the 25th overall pick of the 2016 MLB draft out of Kent State University. He enjoyed a pretty hasty ascent through the minors, making his MLB debut with the Padres on April 24, 2018. At that time, he was given an “8C” rating and fourth starter upside by our scouting writers.
Through the first half of 2021, he had compiled a 4.72 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 21% K%, and 9% BB% in 316.1 IP. But then something changed in the second half of 2021, as he sported a 2.50 ERA in 68 IP. Fantasy owners didn't buy the improved performance, as evidenced by his 2022 ADP of 326. But Lauer began 2022 by amassing an eye-catching 2.38 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 28% K%, and 7% BB% in 56.2 IP before a disastrous June 11 outing (5 IP, 7 H, 8 ER, 4 BB, 2...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Facts & Flukes
José Ramírez is running wild, but he's only hitting .215. Also, deeper looks at Nick Martinez, Luke Raley, Peter Lambert, and Ryan Jeffers.
May 14 2026 3:05am
May 14 2026 3:05am
Rafael Devers has started slowly in 2026. Also: Grant Holmes, Ian Happ, Edward Cabrera, and Brandon Marsh.
May 12 2026 3:06am
May 12 2026 3:06am
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is delivering a high BA but isn't hitting for power early on. Plus, Jorge Soler, Brayan Rocchio, MacKenzie Gore, and Joey Cantillo.
May 11 2026 3:07am
May 11 2026 3:07am
Gunnar Henderson is hitting .209; are there reasons for concern? Also: Luis Castillo, Angel Martínez, Bryan Baker, and Jack Flaherty.
May 7 2026 3:06am
May 7 2026 3:06am
What is going on with Tatis Jr.? Plus, Jesús Luzardo, Otto Lopez, Randy Vásquez, and Liam Hicks.
May 6 2026 3:07am
May 6 2026 3:07am
