Boston Red Sox fans, the moment you have been waiting for is finally here! Boston is calling up their No. 1 prospect, and the buzz around Fenway just got a whole lot louder and exciting. The 21-year-old is a rising star, and he has been turning heads at every level. And is now set to make his big league debut. Given that Wilyer Abreu is heading to the injured list, his promotion comes at a very critical time, and the spotlight is officially his. But who exactly is Roman Anthony? What has his journey been like till now, and who are the people behind his success? Here is everything you need to know about the Red Sox’s top prospect.
Who is Roman Anthony?
From the high school baseball field of Florida to Double-A Portland and now to the big leagues, Anthony’s journey has been nothing short of epic. Just last spring, he was playing high school ball, and now he is going to step into the bright lights of Boston. But is it a surprise? Not really. Because he has had a breakout year in the minors, going 7 for 24 with a .294 batting average and an eye-catching .452 on-base percentage in his first seven games at Double-A.
Anthony’s offensive production included a homer and four doubles, and proved that he is not surviving; he is thriving at it. However, Anthony has kept his head really humbled, saying, “I never really put any expectations or anything out there for myself. Just going into my first year, I wanted to learn as much as I could… and whatever happens, happens.” And what has happened has happened for the best.
MassLive just revealed that Anthony has become the first Boston Red Sox teenager to reach Double-A since Xander Bogaerts. It just shows how special his rise has been. From being unranked to No. 19 on Baseball America’s Top 100, he started the season in Low-A before moving up. Even with all the buzz, Anthony is keeping his cool. He says that he has worked really hard, and hence he could do it.
Who are Roman Anthony’s parents?
Now, Roman Anthony’s path to baseball limelight wasn’t paved by generations of pro athletes. But it was built on family values and on a household that is super supportive. His dad is called Anthony Anthony (this is not a drill), and he grew up in Buffalo and is a diehard Bulls fan. Though he spent time in Syracuse and later in Philadelphia, he ended up passing his love for Buffalo to Roman.
And both the father and son have stuck with the Bills—even when the situations were not so easy. Now, coming to his mom, Lori Anthony, she works as a physician assistant. And she didn’t simply push Roman and his siblings to chase their dreams. She actually brought them to embody the work ethic many don’t have. Roman, in fact, mentioned that both his parents worked through high school and college. So they didn’t have time to play themselves. So when Roman and his siblings came into the world, both parents ensured their kids got the opportunity they didn’t.
Roman also has a brother whose name you are not going to guess. It is Anthony Anthony and a sister who is named Lia. His brother just graduated from the University of Florida and works in commercial real estate. His sister is now in medical school at Florida State University and is following in the footsteps of her mother right into healthcare. And by now, if you are wondering, what about Roman’s name? He is not even sure about the origin story and how it came into being. But really, the family didn’t put much effort into the name-giving. Did they!
Who is Roman Anthony’s girlfriend?
Roman Anthony’s girlfriend is pretty much under wraps. And while Anthony has been open about his family and upbringing, his romantic life is still largely under wraps. There has been no such mention that confirms anyone as being his girlfriend. But if you do Google, a TikTok account by the username “grace” does come up. But you can take it with a pinch of salt.
Between his rapid climb through the minors, he has several interests, like deep-sea fishing, golfing, and learning new music. So he has had a full plate. While he may be dating someone privately, a confirmation has not been made.
Roman Anthony Stats
Now, coming to numbers, Roman Anthony isn’t just someone who has been shoved onto the hype train. He has delivered big time and hence today is going to suit up for Major League Baseball. Take a look at his Double-A Portland—he has gone 7-for-24, slashing. 294 with a .452 on-base percentage. That kind of stat is not too shabby for a 21-year-old who has been roaming high school fields.
Plus, Anthony’s eye at the plate is simply elite. He has walked in nearly 18% of his plate appearances this season. And it speaks to his awareness and his patience. Roman himself puts it like this: “Swinging at good pitches, getting good pitches to hit. Being aggressive but having controlled aggression at the plate has always been a huge thing for me. I feel like I’ve always done a good job since I was younger at getting the pitch that I’m looking for.” He is all about controlled aggression and knows what zone he wants to attack early in the count and sticks with it.
What’s even more amazing is how calculated his mindset really is. Anthony mentioned that if he throws a maybe bad swing, he doesn’t end up panicking like most do. He tried to figure it out and rectify it. This is a 21-year-old talking—not a veteran! So yes, he is built from a different making. And not just his gameplay, he has a strong personality that entices people.
From crushing doubles to trying hands-on music, Anthony brings so much to the table. One thing is for sure: Boston Red Sox fans should be excited…just about now.
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