Career
He reached a career high singles ranking of World Number. 29 in November 1984. He was also a finalist at the 1983 Sydney Outdoor Grand Prix. He reached the semi-finals in five other tournaments during his career.
His best Grand Slam result was reaching the 3rd round of Wimbledon in 1983 where he lost to eventual finalist Chris Lewis.
He reached the second round of the United States. Open twice in four tries. Bauer reached a career high doubles ranking of World Number.
He was a finalist at the 1983 Maui Grand Prix partnering Scott Davis and 1984 Melbourne Grand Prix partnering Scott McCain, 1993 Zarazoga Grand Prix partnering David Rikl, Gerry Weber Open with Marc-Kevin Goellner, Tel Aviv partnering Rikl, and Vienna with David Prinosil. Mike graduated from Miramonte High School in Orinda, California.
He is the former Director of Tennis at Harbor Bay Club in Alameda, California.
He regularly gave private lessons and directed the Summer Tennis Camp program He now lives in Germany with his family. Singles (3 titles, 1 runner-up).