35th Round pick "likely" won't sign

35th Round pick HS 1B Esteban Gomez probably won't be signing with the Astros, according to the Brooklyn Heights Courier:

He has already locked up a scholarship to San Jacinto College in Texas, one of the top junior colleges in the country and its doubtful his signing bonus will come anywhere close to his scholarship offer.

But Gomez, the second player from Bishop Ford picked by the Astros – pitcher John Halama (23rd round, 1994) was the first – is keeping his options open.

“I just have to see what the offer is, what they’re willing to give and just take it from there,” Gomez said. “I’m going to listen to the advice my family gives me, but ultimately it’s going to be my decision.”

With the 35th Round pick (1053rd overall)

The Astros select 6'1" 210lb lefty 1B Esteban Gomez, out of Bishop Ford Central Catholic HS (NY).

Gomez was on the All-Brooklyn team as a Junior:
Simply put, the junior first baseman was one of the most feared power hitters in the CHSAA this season. He batted .276, but led the Falcons in triples (five), RBIs (18), walks (20), runs (25) and each of his team-leading three home runs were bombs, including a two-run walk-off against McClancy. He also hit a solo blast to center at McClancy and put a ball into the parking lot at Archbishop Molloy. So what’s Gomez’s secret? Does he just extend his big arms? “I actually swing hard, that’s the thing,” he said.

And the New York Post had a nice profile on Gomez back in March. Coach Mike Hanrahan:
“I haven’t seen anyone with that kind of power, especially with a wood bat. What he could do with an aluminum bat is just scary. He has natural power, he’s a strong kid. He knows what he’s doing at the plate, he knows how to go with the pitch, he’s not just pure power. He’s a pure hitter with power."

Gomez is headed to San Jacinto if he doesn't sign.