Eric Lauer

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Los Angeles Dodgers · SP/RP

Age 316' 3" · 209 lbsThrows Left

#547 Current

FBaseball Overview

At 31 years old, Lauer appears to be in a transition year after a strong 2025 campaign with the Dodgers, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 104.2 innings. His early 2026 numbers reveal some concerning regression, with a 4.84 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 70.2 innings, suggesting issues with command and consistency that fantasy managers should monitor closely. The strikeout rate remains respectable with 44 K so far, but wins have dried up at 4-5 compared to last season's 9-2 record, making him a risky rotation piece dependent on the Dodgers' offensive support. For standard league consideration, Lauer offers streaming potential on strong matchups but carries notable downside given the elevated ERA and WHIP trends, particularly for managers seeking reliable innings from an aging left-hander.

News Updates

Eric Lauer Struggles in Loss to Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (8-7) took the loss against St. Louis after allowing seven runs on eight hits, one walk, and one hit batsman while striking out two over just three innings. Lauer's ineffective outing contributed to the Dodgers' 13-8 defeat to the Cardinals. His early exit from the game forced the bullpen to work heavily.
Sep 2, 2026
Lauer earns seventh win for Dodgers
Eric Lauer recorded his seventh victory of the season in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over Kansas City, allowing two earned runs on four hits with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings. Lauer's consistent production makes him a dependable option in Los Angeles' rotation.
Aug 13, 2026
Eric Lauer remains in Dodgers rotation after Sheehan option
Eric Lauer is expected to stay in the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation after the team optioned pitcher Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City. This decision solidifies Lauer's role in the pitching staff going forward.
Aug 4, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	San Diego Padres	23	23	6	7	4.34	1.54	100	112.0	46
2019	San Diego Padres	30	29	8	10	4.45	1.40	138	149.2	51
2020	Milwaukee Brewers	4	2	0	2	13.09	2.36	12	11.0	9
2021	Milwaukee Brewers	24	20	7	5	3.19	1.14	117	118.2	41
2022	Milwaukee Brewers	29	29	11	7	3.69	1.22	157	158.2	59
2023	Milwaukee Brewers	10	9	4	6	6.56	1.67	43	46.2	24
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	28	15	9	2	3.18	1.11	102	104.2	26
2026	2 teams▼	22	18	8	7	5.23	1.31	72	108.1	35
Career	Totals	170	145	53	46	4.28	1.33	741	809.2	291

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	3 teams▼	10	10	1	1	2.03	1.06	37	31	9
2017	2 teams▼	22	21	6	8	3.30	1.25	132	122.2	36
2018	2 teams▼	5	5	2	1	2.22	1.07	26	24.1	10
2021	Nashville Sounds	1	1	0	0	0.00	0.60	12	5.0	2
2023	2 teams▼	13	10	3	4	5.04	1.75	66	44.2	24
2024	2 teams▼	19	16	4	5	5.26	1.57	86	75.1	31
2025	Buffalo Bisons	5	5	1	3	4.50	1.25	21	24.0	6
Career	Totals	75	68	17	22	3.83	1.35	380	327	118

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	6	31.2	4-2	0	6.25	1.39	25	8

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
22	18	108.1	8-7	0	5.23	1.31	72	35

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.1 mph

Avg Spin2162 rpm

Whiff %18.6%

K %15.5%

BB %7.5%

Hard Hit %35.9%

Barrel %11.0%

xERA5.05

xBA Against0.256

xSLG Against0.475

BA Against0.256

SLG Against0.486

GB%31.7%

FB%38.2%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

San Diego Padres

4.34

1.54

100

112.0

2019

San Diego Padres

4.45

1.40

138

149.2

2020

Milwaukee Brewers

13.09

2.36

11.0

2021

Milwaukee Brewers

3.19

1.14

117

118.2

2022

Milwaukee Brewers

3.69

1.22

157

158.2

2023

Milwaukee Brewers

6.56

1.67

46.2

2025

Toronto Blue Jays

3.18

1.11

102

104.2

2026

2 teams▼

5.23

1.31

108.1

Career

Totals

170

145

4.28

1.33

741

809.2

291

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

3 teams▼

2.03

1.06

2017

2 teams▼

3.30

1.25

132

122.2

2018

2 teams▼

2.22

1.07

24.1

2021

Nashville Sounds

0.00

0.60

5.0

2023

2 teams▼

5.04

1.75

44.2

2024

2 teams▼

5.26

1.57

75.1

2025

Buffalo Bisons

4.50

1.25

24.0

Career

Totals

3.83

1.35

380

327

118

W-L

ERA

WHIP

31.2

4-2

6.25

1.39

W-L

ERA

WHIP

108.1

8-7

5.23

1.31