WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot
    Willy Adames

    Brewers Vs Cubs 2023 Opening Day Game Time Announced

    January 31, 2023
    jandel gustave brewers

    Jandel Gustave Signs MiLB Deal With Arizona Diamondbacks

    January 31, 2023

    A Packers Mock Draft for Every Conference: Pac-12

    January 31, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • Brewers Vs Cubs 2023 Opening Day Game Time Announced
    • Jandel Gustave Signs MiLB Deal With Arizona Diamondbacks
    • A Packers Mock Draft for Every Conference: Pac-12
    • BREAKING: Green Bay Packers Defensive Coach Accepts NFC Rival’s Job
    • Room for One More Milwaukee Buck (Trade Deadline Update)
    • Aaron Rodgers Gives Timeline for 2023 Decision
    • Milwaukee Bucks: 533 points in last four games is 3rd highest four-game point total in team history
    • Aaron Rodgers Addresses Comments About Not Spending Time with Romeo Doubs
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Mark Mayfield
    • Our Writers
    • Store
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics
    SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE
    • Packers
      • Aaron Rodgers News
      • Packers News
      • Packers Rumors
    • Bucks
      • Giannis Antetokounmpo News
      • Bucks News
      • Bucks Rumors
    • Brewers
      • Brewers News
      • Brewers Rumors
    • Badgers
      • Wisconsin Badgers Football
      • Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Basketball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball
      • Wisconsin Badgers Hockey
      • Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling
    • Marquette
      • Marquette Basketball
    • Draft
      • 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Scouting Reports
      • 2023 NFL Mock Drafts
    • Milkmen
      • Milwaukee Milkmen News
      • Milwaukee Milkmen Rumors
    • Podcasts
      • CheeseDads Sports
      • Packers Podcast
      • Wickett On Wisconsin
    • Fantasy
    • NFL
    WI Sports HeroicsWI Sports Heroics
    Home»Sports»Brewers»Report Cards»Brewers Season Report Card: Eric Lauer
    Report Cards

    Brewers Season Report Card: Eric Lauer

    Zach_LensmireBy Zach_LensmireJanuary 9, 2022Updated:January 9, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    usa today 14101282.0
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    In Eric Lauer’s second season since coming over in a trade from the Padres, Brewers fans were able to witness the start of what David Stearns and company saw with this 26 year-old southpaw. Lauer was one of the two key pieces send to Milwaukee in the Trent Grisham and Zach Davies trade in late November, 2019. At age 26, Lauer is still young and developing and 2021 showcased just what he has in store for the future.

    Lauer came into 2021 after a tough 2020 in which he saw only 11 innings pitched and dealt with a tear in his shoulder for the majority of the season. Lauer struggled finding his footing in a black sheep year thanks to COVID-19. However, 2021 became a different story for Lauer. In a season where Lauer was surrounded by dominant cohorts, Eric carved out his own role in the rotation that proved key for the Brewers down the stretch.

    Lauer’s Season at a Glance

    Cleveland's hitting woes continue as Milwaukee completes sweep

    Waiting until the end of April to get his shot at a rotation spot, Lauer took full advantage by throwing 5 innings of shutout ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lauer followed it up with another quality start allowing just two runs in 6 innings on the road in Philadelphia. From there it was a season of progression for the young Lauer still finding his groove. Lauer saw significant improvement as the season went on throwing a sub-3.00 ERA in the second half his season. Lauer’s season was highlighted on September 7th against the Phillies allowing just 4 hits and 0 earned runs through 7 innings.

    Lauer’s Season by the Numbers

    Milwaukee Brewers Eric Lauer New York Mets - TSN.ca

    For the full season, Lauer turned out to be a sturdy lefty at the back end of the rotation finishing 7-5 through 20 starts. Lauer turned in a 1.138 WHIP which was good enough for 4th among the Brewers’ starters (Woodruff, Burnes, Peralta, Houser, Lauer, and Anderson). Eric had a career low ERA of 3.19 which also ranked 4th among Brewers’ starters. Lauer was 44 innings shy of qualifying for the league leaders but, just for fun, this ERA would have put him 15th in the league.

    Unlike Freddy Peralta and his other staff-mates, Lauer was not a strike out pitcher. Pitching for contact, Lauer allowed his defense to go to work as evidenced by a .254 batting average against on balls in play. This number was third on the team only behind Peralta and Josh Hader, and well below the league average of .291.

    While Lauer may not be a household name for Brewers fans quite yet, he certainly showed he has the makings of being another key piece to this rotation for years to come. Lauer remains under club control until 2025. The south-paw out of Kent State should be in line for the 4th or 5th rotation spot in 2022, and gives the Brewers some added strength going forward.

    Eric Lauer’s 2021 Season Grade: B

    For more Brewers content follow me on Twitter @zachlensmire and follow us @WiSportsHeroics to keep up with everything Wisconsin sports. To read more about Wisconsin sports click here.

    Brewers Milwaukee Brewers MLB
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Zach_Lensmire

    Related Posts

    Willy Adames

    Brewers Vs Cubs 2023 Opening Day Game Time Announced

    January 31, 2023
    jandel gustave brewers

    Jandel Gustave Signs MiLB Deal With Arizona Diamondbacks

    January 31, 2023
    monte harrision marlins

    Brewers Sign Speedy OF Prospect From Christian Yelich Deal To 2023 MiLB Deal

    January 30, 2023
    Devin Williams throws a pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers.

    Devin Williams Explains Mechanical Tweak That Resulted In Last Years Success With Fastball

    January 30, 2023
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    TRENDING
    Willy Adames

    Brewers Vs Cubs 2023 Opening Day Game Time Announced

    January 31, 2023
    jandel gustave brewers

    Jandel Gustave Signs MiLB Deal With Arizona Diamondbacks

    January 31, 2023

    A Packers Mock Draft for Every Conference: Pac-12

    January 31, 2023
    Green Bay Packers

    BREAKING: Green Bay Packers Defensive Coach Accepts NFC Rival’s Job

    January 31, 2023
    Bucks

    Room for One More Milwaukee Buck (Trade Deadline Update)

    January 31, 2023
    Aaron Rodgers on The Pat McAfee Show"

    Aaron Rodgers Gives Timeline for 2023 Decision

    January 31, 2023
    WI Sports Heroics
    Facebook Twitter
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Store
    © 2023 WISportsHeroics All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.