Okay, so the Texas Rangers just made a move that could shake things up in the AL West, grabbing Austin high school infielder Connor Comeau with their second-round pick, #54 overall, in the 2026 MLB Draft. This kid's barely old enough to drive, seriously, he doesn't even turn 18 until August, but scouts are already buzzing about his bat. The Rangers picking him at #54 means they are confident he'll sign, even with his commitment to Texas A&M.
This Kid Can Mash, And He's Only Getting Started
Comeau is a big dude already, checking in at 6’4” and 180 lbs. He's a left-handed hitter with a right-handed throw. Baseball America says he "stands out for his present hitting ability." Talk about high praise for a high schooler, right? Last summer, on the showcase circuit, he showed off a "nice, easy swing" and "strong contact ability," hammering the ball hard to all fields. And power? Oh yeah. MLB Pipeline noted he finished second in the Home Run Derby at the Canadian Futures Showcase last summer. The dude can mash! He's lean right now, but the belief is he'll add even more power as he develops and his body fills out. Get ready for some serious dingers.Defensive Prowess and Ranger Confidence
While Comeau played shortstop in high school, it looks like he'll immediately move to third base as a professional. He's got a good arm, but speed isn't his thing, so third base seems like the perfect fit if he can stick there. The Rangers were definitely impressed with him, checking him out in a pre-draft workout in Arlington. Draft boards had him all over the place: Fangraphs had him way up at #32, while Baseball America and MLB Pipeline put him at #55. Keith Law had him at #59, Kiley McDaniel at #66, and Baseball Prospectus didn't even have him in their top 30. The Rangers clearly saw something special to pick him where they did, potentially even an above-slot guy in the second round, especially with their first round pick, Gio Rojas at #16, not likely requiring above-slot money. So, while the AL West now has another young gun to worry about with Comeau heading to Texas, our own M's had a rough one on the road. The Seattle Mariners dropped their game to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2. Just a tough night for the boys. We'll bounce back, you know it. Keep that M's faith, Emerald City!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.