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.