Overview

• Anthony reached base 82 times in his first 50 major-league games, matching Ted Williams’ franchise mark set in 1939.
• He owns a .406 on-base percentage through 52 games, the fourth-highest since 1947 behind Willie McCovey, Albert Pujols and Juan Soto.
• In a 14-1 win over Houston, the 21-year-old drew four walks and hit a homer to become the youngest Red Sox player since Williams to homer in a four-walk game.
• Earlier this month, Boston secured Anthony with an eight-year, $130 million guaranteed extension, positioning him as a cornerstone of a youth-driven roster.
• Analysts praise his blend of power and plate discipline but caution that projections rest on a limited rookie-season sample.