Logan Edwards, 14, became partially blind in one eye after an accident on the field last summer. (Submitted photo/Chantal Edwards)

By Teena Monteleone

Baseball Sask award

Prince Albert athlete receives Baseball Sask. Special Award of Merit

Dec 24, 2021 | 2:00 PM

It was a routine pregame warmup. Logan Edwards and his U15 Royals baseball team were in Lloydminster last July when he lost track of a line drive to left field. The ball struck Logan in the left eye.

“I knew I was gonna be blind. That was one of the first things I said was I think I’m going to be blind,” Logan recalled.

Doctors sent him to Saskatoon to try and save his eyesight. Throughout it all, Blake Edwards said his son remained calm and positive.

“Logan never took a step backwards. Most kids – most adults would feel down and sorry for themselves and he just kept moving forward and never looked back and kept progressing. He has certainly overcome it. It’s a permanent disability, but he’s never looked back,” Blake said.

Logan Edwards was awarded the Baseball Sask Joe McDonald Special Award of Merit. (Submitted photo/Aiden Edwards)

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Logan’s courage and resiliency is now being recognized by Baseball Sask. He recently received the 2021 Joe McDonald Special Award of Merit.

“It means a lot and hopefully shows other people you can get through an injury like this,” Logan said. “I just thought I want to get back to normal as quick as possible. I thought – who cares? It doesn’t matter. It’s not going to kill me. Might as well do as much as possible and continue to do the things I love.”

The injury itself caused partial blindness in Logan’s left eye. He can’t see through the scar tissue at the centre of his vision.

“The injury is permanent unless there are new technologies in the future. According to the most recent specialist appointment, he still has a cracked retina that they won’t fix at this time since there is more risk and won’t help his vision,” Blake said. “Logan cannot see much at all out of the centre of his vision but has some limited sight peripherally.”

Despite his injury, Logan resumed his athletics without hesitation. Pictured with his brother Aiden, far left. (Submitted photo/Chantal Edwards)

Just two months after the injury, Logan landed a spot on the École St. Mary High School senior football team as a wide receiver. He also played volleyball, is currently on the Junior A basketball team and he snowboards.

“It doesn’t affect me. I’ve gotten used to it. I just have to wear a visor to protect my other eye and other than that..it doesn’t bother me,” he said.

Logan plans to resume his baseball career next season. He still plans to pitch and is confident he can play in any position.

“We are very proud of Logan and how he moved forward in such a positive fashion never letting this impact his life. He has accepted what has happened to him and never grouches about it, ever, which is completely incredible,” Blake said. “It’s very humbling but a well deserved award for Logan and shows you can overcome ‘curveballs’ life throws at you. It’s a very positive story and a good way to end 2021.”

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