Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Elyria, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Eric Lauer
Eric Lauer became a free agent after the Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. He had not pitched since September 1, 2026 and was ineligible to be activated from the injured list before the season ended.
The Dodgers moved Lauer to the 60-day injured list because of left elbow inflammation, which officially ended his 2026 season. Josue De Paula was promoted from Double-A Tulsa to take his spot on the 40-man roster.
Lauer was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation after allowing seven runs over three innings in a 13-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He said after the game that he might have been tinkering too much between innings and did not believe something was seriously wrong.
The Dodgers acquired Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash after he had been designated for assignment amid a difficult start to the season. He was added to the active roster ahead of a game against the San Diego Padres.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Eric Lance Lauer |
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| Known For | Major League Baseball pitcher |
| Current Team | Free agent (previously Los Angeles Dodgers) |
| Batting/Throwing | Right/Left |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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| Weight | 209 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 42 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Kent State University |
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| High School | Midview High School, Grafton, Ohio |
Personal Life
| Nicknames | Gomer |
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| Interests | Golf, video games, guitar |
Family
| Parents | Rick Lauer and Carole Lauer |
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Career
| Draft | Selected 1st round, 25th overall, by the San Diego Padres in the 2016 MLB Draft |
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| MLB Debut | 24/04/2018 |
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| Notable Achievements |
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| 2026 Season | Acquired by the Dodgers from Toronto for cash in May 2026; went 8-7 with a 5.23 ERA over 22 games (18 starts) across Toronto and Los Angeles; placed on the injured list with left elbow inflammation and ended the season on the 60-day injured list |
Favourites
| Sports Teams | Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots |
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Style Quotient
| Play Style | Left-handed pitcher |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won conference championships in 2012 and 2013 in high school | |
| 2. Was team captain in his senior year at Midview High School | |
| 3. Inducted into the Kent State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024 |
