	In the 2013–14 season, Baldwin began to established himself in the first team once more at Hartlepool United, forming a partnership with Christian Burgess. He then scored his first goal of the season on 12 October 2013, in a 3–0 win over Exeter City. He went on to score two goals in the FA Cup Campaign against Notts County and Coventry City. On 29 December 2013, Baldwin scored again, in a 2–1 win over Morecambe. Following this, Baldwin was linked a move away from Hartlepool United, with League One side Peterborough United as among interests in him. Up until his departure from Hartlepool United, he was an ever-present player for the side, having started every league match since the start of the season.