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NAME: Logan Castleman
SCHOOL: Beechwood High
School
SPORT(S):
Baseball-Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2019
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Five
Ky. state championships
BIRTHDATE: 5/10/2000
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'11"-200
lbs.
RESIDENCE: Taylor Mill,
Ky.
PARENTS: Paul & Chris
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My
parents."
FUTURE GOAL: College
degree, play pro baseball
A four-year varsity starter in baseball, center fielder Logan
Castleman was a preseason All-American and all-state selection. He is
a leader in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with a batting average
hovering around .700. He helped the Tigers win the 9th Region All-A
championship and the Kentucky state All-A title for the second
straight year. He was named MVP of both the regional and state All-A
tournaments.
His junior year, Logan helped lead the Tigers to its fourth Kentucky
All-A state title and was named to the all-tournament team. On the
year, he hit .433 with 32 RBI, 40 runs scored and 28 stolen bases.
He earned numerous honors, including being named 1st team all-NKY
(Enquirer), a NKAC Div. II all-star and third team all-state. He plays
for the Cincinnati Baseball Club during the summer and will play
baseball collegiately at Wright State University.
Also an outstanding two-way starter in football, Logan helped lead the
Tigers to a 12-2 record and a third straight Class 1A Kentucky state
championship his senior year. On the season, he rushed for 1,702 yards
and 32 total touchdowns. In his varsity career, he accounted for 3,308
total yards and 64 total TDs, plus had 12 interceptions on defense.
His many senior football honors included being named the Enquirer's
Northern Kentucky Small School Player of the Year, NKAC's Div. II
Player of the Year and 2nd team All-USA Kentucky by USA Today.
A great student who is active in community service, his favorite
athlete is Mike Trout, favorite entertainer is Eric Church, favorite
book is Green Hills of Africa, favorite movie is Benchwarmers and
most-like-to-meet is Joey Votto.
COACH'S QUOTE – "Logan's passion and work ethic set him apart
both in the school and on the baseball diamond. He is a leader in the
school and on the baseball and football fields. He is the hardest
worker I've ever coached. Plus, he is even a better person than
athlete. He truly cares about others and works with the Special
Olympics every opportunity he can."
— Kevin Gray, Baseball Coach
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