Overview
- Ian Browne of MLB.com named outfielder Roman Anthony as Boston’s breakout pick for 2026.
- Anthony debuted June 9 and logged 71 games before a Sept. 2 oblique injury, hitting .292 with eight homers, 32 RBIs, a .393 OBP and an .859 OPS for 3.1 WAR.
- Analysts highlighted his 13.2% walk rate and a 60.3% rate of balls hit 95+ mph, the highest in MLB among hitters with at least 100 batted balls.
- The Red Sox underscored their confidence with an eight-year, $130 million extension signed in August.
- He finished third in AL Rookie of the Year voting, and ABS arriving in 2026 could further enhance his on-base profile, according to coverage citing ESPN analysis.