Anderson Comas, a minor leaguer with the Chicago White Sox, announced on Sunday that he is gay, hoping to inspire others who might be struggling to be true to themselves. Comas, a 23-year-old who started his professional career as an outfielder, took to Instagram to share his story, saying that it might be the most personal thing he ever shares with the world.
“I’m doing this because I want to be an inspiration for those like me out there fitting (sic) for their dreams … fight for your dreams, believe in yourself and go for it,” Comas wrote on Instagram. Comas revealed that he shared his news with his team last year and was met with support and congratulations.
Comas was born in the Dominican Republic and signed with the Chicago White Sox in 2016. Last season, he switched from being an outfielder to a pitcher. This move proved to be a significant challenge, but with support from his family, friends, and teammates, Comas was able to overcome it. Comas hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others achieve their dreams, no matter what they may be.
Comas is not the first minor league baseball player to come out as gay. Solomon Bates, a former San Francisco Giants minor league player, came out in 2022. However, Comas is still making history as one of the few openly gay baseball players, and his bravery will undoubtedly inspire others to be true to themselves.
