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Roman Anthony’s Yankee Stadium Homer Highlights Red Sox’s 8-Year Commitment

Boston is validating its long-term bet on the 21-year-old with elite plate discipline that prompted Alex Cora to invoke Juan Soto.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 19: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on August 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts
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Aug 21, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony (19) hits a two run home run in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Red Sox locked up Anthony on an eight-year, $130 million extension earlier in August, keeping him from free agency until at least age 29.
  • Manager Alex Cora compared Anthony to a young Juan Soto, citing his selective approach and consistently tough at-bats.
  • In Thursday’s opener in the Bronx, Anthony went 2-for-5 with three RBIs and crushed a ninth-inning, two-run shot to finish a 6-3 win.
  • Across 246 plate appearances, he is hitting .283 with a .402 on-base percentage, an .837 OPS and a 14.6% walk rate.
  • Forbes/AP noted he is the youngest Red Sox with a home run and three RBIs in a completed game against the Yankees, drawing raves from veterans for his maturity.