About
Eric Baldwin is an American professional poker player from Henderson, Nevada, born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. A former college baseball star and psychology graduate, he won two WSOP bracelets (2009 and 2018 in $1,500 No Limit Hold'em events) and was the 2009 CardPlayer Player of the Year after an exceptional season with 17 final tables. With over $9.4 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025, he is known as a consistent grinder in Las Vegas poker rooms while also streaming on Twitch.
Notable: Runner-up in 2010 WPT Championship for $1,034,715 (largest cash)
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom Poker | Ambassador | Active | 2025-01 | Present |
Social Accounts
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | @basebaldy | 13K |
| Twitch | basebaldypoker | - |
Also at Phenom Poker
Phenom Poker
Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- WSOP bracelet records
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @basebaldy
- Twitch channel
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