Padres Select Eric Lauer In MLB Draft
- Updated: June 10, 2016
According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com the San Diego Padres selected Eric Lauder from Kent State University in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
Eric Lauer, who had a 0.69 ERA for Kent State this season, goes to the Friars at No. 25.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) June 10, 2016
Bill Center of Padres.com also reported the news.
With the 25th pick, the Padres take LHP Eric Lauer from Kent State. Had 0.69 ERA this season, the lowest for Division I starter since 1979.
— Bill Center (@PadresCentral) June 10, 2016
Ben Higgins of News10 spoke to Lauer about his goals.
Padres 1st rounder/#25 Eric Lauer: “I’d like to get up there as fast as possible. If they want to throw me in the fire, I’m fine with that.”
— Ben Higgins (@BenHigginsSD) June 10, 2016
Lauer is a 21-year old lefty who posted a 0.69 ERA. Experts have stated that he is one of the most pro ready prospects and hopes to be in the big leagues sooner rather than later.
As more information surfaces on the Padres and their draft picks we will keep you up to date.
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