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

Connor Comeau (right) is a shortstop for the Anderson High baseball team. He has signed to play next year at Texas A&M. (Brian Comeau/photo by Brian Comeau) For as long as he can remember, baseball has been Connor Comeau's passion , his outlet for letting his competitive nature thrive against top competiton.

It started when he played for a travel team called the Mad Dawgs when he was 7 years old. Comeau went on to play for various club teams and will close the youth baseball chapter of his life next month when the Anderson star shortstop completes his high school eligibility. Then it becomes a business.

Comeau, a 6-foot-4 senior with a sweet left-handed swing, has already signed an athletic scholarship to play at Texas A&M . He chose the Aggies because of the "family atmosphere" that surrounds Olsen Field in College Station, he said. He also wants to play for A&M's Michael Earley, an offensive-minded head coach who spends ample time in batting cages monitoring his players.

And in this age of NIL, Comeau should receive ample compensation for brand endorsements, sponorships and social media posts without losing his eligibility. Anderson's Connor Comeau hits the ball in front of McCallum catcher Tommy McIntyre at Northwest Pony Field on April 4, 2025. (Provided by Carlye Levine) Furthermore, the connections he makes in college should serve him well long after he hangs up his cleats for the final time.