John Carroll University Athletics

A 2014 team captain, Lauer looks to handle a talented pitching staff while providing middle of the order depth.

2013
Became the Blue and Gold's regular catcher in first season at JCU ... Appeared in 31 games logging 27 starts ... Finished the season with a .283 average recording 28 hits including eight doubles ... Notched eight multi-hit games ... Gunned down nine would-be base stealers on the season ... Second on the team with seven hit by pitches ... Had solid game in second half of doubleheader versus Otterbein (4/14/13) going 3-for-4 with two runs scored.

Prior to John Carroll
Attended St. Peter's College and Cuyahoga Community College ... Batted .330 and led the team in stolen bases at Cuyahoga Community College.

High School
Received the Coaches' Cup while playing at St. Ignatius High School ... Batted .440 in his senior season ... Played for head coach Brad Ganor ... Was part of the Labre Program, the St. Joseph of Arimethea Pallbearers Association and the Latin Club ... Part of 2008 Ohio state championship football team as a wide reciever.

Academic & Personal
Communications major at John Carroll ... Has eight relatives who graduated from John Carroll ... Son of Tom and Mary Lauer ... Tom Lauer played baseball at John Carroll (1977-79) for Dr. Jerry Schweickert.