It’s a great time for Chicago White Sox minor leaguer Anderson Comas, who just announced huge personal news. The 23-year-old publicly came out as gay, a big decision in the sports world. It’s no secret that homophobes exist everywhere, but especially so in the sports community. While even in the 21st-century people act based on prejudices, Comas is taking a brave step forward to fight.
The minor leaguer played as an outfielder from 2017 to 21 but switched to pitching in 2022. A great prospect for the MLB, Comas has yet to move further than Low-A Kannapolis. But there is hope for the upcoming season yet, and looking at the team’s performance in 2022, they may just need the 23-year-old to step up and pitch.
As for the news, everyone expressed their pride and happiness for Comas!
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Baseball world congratulates Anderson Comas for his coming out announcement
In a recent Instagram post shared by the Comas, Comas declared that he wants to be an inspiration, especially for those like him fighting for their dreams. “I just wanna say something to those people that says that gay people can not be someone in this life, well look at me I’m Gay and I’m a professional athlete so that didn’t stopped me to make my dreams come true,” he wrote.
Chicago White Sox shared the post to Twitter with the caption, “We are all so proud of you, Anderson! ❤️🏳️🌈”, and received an immense amount of love. First and foremost was the team’s GM Chris Getz, who said he was happy to hear that Comas was comfortable enough to share the news with everyone.
Proud of you 🫶 🏳️🌈
— MLB The Show 23 Card Art (@mlb22cardart) February 19, 2023
This is a big deal.
He made his professional life much more difficult with this disclosure … but hopefully his personal life is so much better because of it.
Good to see his employer publicly support him. Wish you the best, Mr. Comas. The league needs brave people like you.
— Spencer Fordin (@SpencerFordin) February 19, 2023
I won’t read or engage with the hatred below.
But this is good. It’s brave. It’s necessary.
This is love.
Live your truth, Comas. Live your truth.— Chief Correspondent (@ChiefCoRep) February 20, 2023
I support you, Anderson. You showed a lot of courage with that tweet, and I respect that. I hope you have a great year and look forward to seeing you play at the complex during spring training.
— craigers3103 (@craigers3103) February 20, 2023
Hats off to him. Ain't gonna make his life easier that's for damn sure but admire the hell out of him for having the bravery to stand up and say who he is
— So, how bout dem Mets? (@TCocc21) February 20, 2023
Why we have to even question this man’s lifestyle is so hard to comprehend. Love who you want. Love the way you want. Just be a good person. End of story. Enjoy your life dude. Good for you
— Jeffrey Fortgang (@JeffreyFortgan2) February 20, 2023
It’s wonderfully heartwarming to see the flood of positive comments from fans, who truly support Comas from the depths of their hearts.
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Other players, who are part of the LGBTQI+ community
Back in September 2021, Bryan Ruby became the only active pro baseballer to publicly come out. He is now also co-founder of Proud To Be In Baseball, a support group that advocates LGBTQI+ inclusion and acceptance in baseball. Another player that came out is the San Francisco Giants’ minor leaguer Solomon Bates, in August 2022. They are also joined by former Brewers minor-leaguer David Denson, who declared his news in 2015.
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Congratulations to Anderson Comas for this brave announcement!
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