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.
Previous School - Elon (2020-2023)
- Pitched four years at Elon (Elon, N.C.)
- 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.
- In 2023, went a perfect 3-0 with a 3.48 ERA and struck out 30 batters and limited hitters to a .227 average in 16 appearances over 31.0 innings.
- Started his career as primarily a starter in both 2020 and 2021 and transitioned to primarily a reliever in 2022 and 2023.
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.