 Baldwin made just two appearances for Southend before being shipped out on loan to Exeter City in March 2012 until the end of the season, making nine appearances.Baldwin signed permanently for Exeter City on 2 July 2012 following the expiration of his short-term Southend contract.He scored his first goal for the club on 8 December 2012, the opening goal in a 3–2 victory over Rochdale at Spotland.