Logan Andersen turns to golf after Tommy John surgery ends baseball path
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
BaseballLogan Andersen, a junior at Madison High School, has shifted from baseball to golf after undergoing Tommy John surgery at age 12, which curtailed his pitching career. He has embraced golf, achieving a scoring average of 38.2 this season, the lowest in the Southwestern Buckeye League. Andersen has previously won the Bethel Invitational and the Brookville Invitational, where he shot an even-par 72. His goals include leading his team and qualifying for the state tournament. Under first-year coach Jake Munafo, Andersen focuses on improving his overall performance and mental game while working at Browns Run Golf Course.
- •Andersen had Tommy John surgery at age 12, ending his baseball career.
- •He averages 38.2 in golf, leading the Southwestern Buckeye League.
- •He won tournaments including the Bethel Invitational and the Brookville Invitational.
- •Andersen aims to qualify for the state tournament this season.
- •He works at Browns Run Golf Course and practices regularly.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Madison junior turns to golf after Tommy John surgery ends baseball career
"What could have been a curse turned into a blessing for Logan Andersen. When he was a 12-year-old pitcher, Andersen had Tommy John surgery on his right throwing arm that prematurely ended his aspiring baseball career. Andersen, who calls himself a fierce competitor, had to find an avenue to fill that void after enduring several months of physical therapy following the successful surgery. He ...
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