REDSHIRT SENIOR (2024)
2-1, 24 App, 0 GS, 4.32 ERA, 33.1 IP, 30 H, 16 R, 16 ER, 22 BB, 37 K, .246 B/AVG
- Tied for the second most appearances on the team with 24 during the 2024 campaign
- Compiled a 2-1 record over 33.1 innings pitched
- Struck out 37 batters and allowed just 30 hits and 16 runs to record a 4.32 ERA
- Limited opposing hitters to just a .246 batting average
- Of his 24 total appearances, 14 were scoreless outings
- Went a season-long 3.0 innings against Kansas State on April 6
- Struck out a season-best five batters over 2.0 innings against Oklahoma State on March 17
- Recorded the final out in a 6-0 shutout victory at Jacksonville on March 26
Previous School - Elon (2020-2023)
- Compiled a 6-3 collegiate record at Elon with a 4.55 ERA over 83.0 innings of work.
- Has tallied 85 career strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .247 batting average.
- Started his career as primarily a starter in both 2020 and 2021 and transitioned to primarily a reliever in 2022 and 2023.
REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2023)
- Went a perfect 3-0 with a 3.48 ERA and struck out 30 batters.
- Limited hitters to a .227 average in 16 appearances over 31.0 innings.
- Posted a 8.71 strikeouts per nine average on the season.
- Pitched a seson high 4.0 innings in a loss against Northeastern, punching out four and only allowing one run off of one hit and one walk (03/10).
- Had five instances in which he pitched 2.0 innings without allowing a run
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2022)
- Missed the majority of the season due to injury
- Made first appearance of the season in a game at James Madison on April 1. Pitched 1.0 inning, striking out one and only alllowing one hit.
- Went a season-high two innings in his lone start on April 8 at Northeastern
- Posted a 4.05 ERA on the season, pitching 6.2 innings with seven strikeouts and five hits allowed.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2021)
- Dealt 31.2 innings on the season, recording a 2-2 record with a 5.68 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
- Went a career long 7.0 innings in a win at UNCW, striking out seven and limiting the Seahawks to two runs (04/03).
- Struck out a season high of eight batters in 5.0 innings, earning the win against No. 8 East Carolina (03/27).
FRESHMAN (2020)
- Started off the season as the Saturday starter in Elon's weekend rotation.
- Pitched 13.2 innings, earning a 4.61 ERA with 17 strikeouts on the season.
- Earned his first collegiate win in his second start against UMass Lowell, striking out six in as many innings pitched, only surrenduring one run on two hits and three walks (02/22).
- Struck out eight in his collegiate debut on Feb. 15 against Deleware State
High School
- Prepped at Manasquan High School in Manasquan, N.J. and Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, N.J.
- A Two-time Preseason Underclass All-American.
- Tabbed second team All-Shore.
- Threw a no-hitter in high school.
- Helped Christian Brothers Academy win a conference title.
- Played club ball for Sportika Gallagher.
- Named the Diamond Nation Tournament MVP and was a five-time Perfect Game All-Tournament Team honoree.
Personal
- Graduated from Manasquan HS in 2019.
- Birthday is Sept. 18.
- Son of Tom and Jackie Bauer.
- Has three siblings, Shannon, Austin and Ian.
- His mom swam at Florida State.
- Enjoys playing golf.
- Favorite food is pork roll egg and cheese.
- Favorite show is Entourage.
- Is working on obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Public Adminiatration at UCF.
- Chose UCF because it was a great fit both on the field and in the classroom.