New Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer had to go to Korea to rediscover himself
Eric Lauer, a new pitcher for the Dodgers, sought to rediscover his pitching identity in South Korea after struggling with injuries and performance issues. His time with the Kia Tigers in the KBO League helped him regain confidence and refine his mechanics. Lauer is set to make his Dodgers debut against the Rockies after a successful stint abroad.
- ▪Eric Lauer struggled with injuries and a poor performance in 2023, leading to a 6.56 ERA in 10 MLB outings.
- ▪He signed with the Kia Tigers in South Korea, where he found reassurance and improved his pitching mechanics.
- ▪Lauer's success is based on his ability to mix pitches and keep hitters off-balance, rather than solely relying on speed.
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MLB exclusive New Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer had to go to Korea to rediscover himself By Jack Harris Published May 26, 2026, 4:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A couple years ago, Eric Lauer was trying to rediscover his identity as a pitcher. All it took to find it: Three months … and 6,000 miles. 5 Eric Lauer is expected to make his Dodgers debut Tuesday night against the Rockies. MLB Photos via Getty Images If you were familiar with Lauer’s name when the Dodgers acquired him in a trade last week, it was probably from his early years as a former first-round draft pick with the Padres. Or his peak seasons with the Brewers in 2021 and 2022, when he won 18 games and had a 3.47 ERA.
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