After a productive 2016 spring season at the dish, Bauer joins the Mainers having hit .276 for Southern New Hampshire in 53 games and 199 at-bats. For the Penmen, Bauer hit for considerable power, racking up nine doubles, two triples and 10 runs amassing 67 RBIs. A .490 slugging percentage .359 on-base percentage, he was part of an offensive attack which as a ball club hi a blistering .307.