College or pro? Baseball is a win-win situation for Anderson star shortstop Connor Comeau

Facing a big (money) decision

Understandably, Comeau declines to speak about the draft, saying he doesn't want to put his thoughts about the business side of baseball for everyone to see. But he does know he could be a rich young man if he chooses to turn pro. **MORE:** High school baseball districts coming down to the wire **MORE:** Hutto softball wins first Class 6A district title ESPN projects him to be taken No. 31 overall. The Arizona Diamondbacks, by the way, own the 31st pick. In the 2025 draft, Arkansas Razorbacks shortstop Wehiwa Aloy was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the 31st pick. At 21, his signing bonus was $3,042,800. Today he plays in a High-A affiliate in the Orioles organization. Comeau, 17, said he is "completely focused" on Anderson's drive to the playoffs and will discuss his college vs. pro options with his parents, Brian and Krisztina Comeau, when the season is over.

Connor Comeau's winning drive

Comeau tells a funny story about his competitiveness. His first taste of organized baseball was in an area recreation league and it didn't take long for him to figure out that league was not meant for him. "All the other kids were more interested in the orange slices and the fruit cups we'd get after the games instead of the game itself," he said. "Now I'm not so worried about the food. After a game I'll ask the guys where we're going today, Chick-fil-A., P. Terry's." **MORE:** 55 area baseball players having breakout seasons Comeau might have inherited his athletic skills — and passion for sports — from his dad. Brian Comeau grew up in the Montreal area and played for the Manitoba Moose, an American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. Connor's first love was hockey, but he figured he needed to try something else when his family moved from California to Texas before he went into the sixth grade. The Austin area only had one hockey rink at the time, he said. Comeau's parents have always been active in his development as a baseball player, spending most of their summers roaming the country for club tournaments.