Let’s take a second and talk about Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony — because the kid is not just knocking on the door of the majors, he’s kicking it down with a bat that sounds like thunder in a cathedral.
Saturday night in Worcester, Roman Anthony — that’s Roman Empire to those already wise to the hype — didn’t just have a good game. He delivered one of those remember-the-name moments. Bases loaded—game in the balance. And Anthony didn’t flinch. He uncorked a no-doubt, launch-code-activated grand slam that left the stadium echoing.
If you weren’t watching and just had the radio on, you didn’t need the announcer — you just knew. It was a seismic crack. That’s a baseball saying goodnight, sweet prince, as it leaves orbit.
Numbers That Demand Red Sox Manager’s Attention
Let’s put some context behind the boom. Roman Anthony is just 21, rocking a .916 OPS into June at AAA. That’s not common. That’s not even “promising prospect” territory. That’s future star stuff. And he’s not doing it with cheap hits or padding his stats against bad pitching. He’s showing discipline. He’s showing power. And more importantly? He’s showing presence.
He’s walking at a good clip, seeing pitches well, and when he decides to swing, he doesn’t miss much. The contact is loud. The outcomes are louder. This is a bat that’s maturing quickly, and AAA’s arms are having trouble solving him.
A Presence That Transcends the Box Score
Roman isn’t just another name in the prospect pipeline — he’s the kind of guy you feel in the batter’s box. There’s a tempo to his swing and a vibe that radiates confidence. His poise stands out big time. His timing, his balance, and his ability to adjust mid-count are big-league traits already taking shape, and Red Sox fans are starting to take notice.
And that’s not just talk — when your teammates buzz after BP and opponents crane their necks during warmups, it tells you this kid isn’t just talented. He’s magnetic.
The Roman Empire Is Building Momentum
And let’s not forget the nickname. “The Roman Empire”? That is elite branding. That’s Red Sox “T-shirts printing themselves” level greatness. When you’re named Roman and hitting baseballs like a catapult just launched them from the Colosseum? Yeah, the nickname writes itself — and he’s living up to it.
So how often are you thinking about Roman Anthony? Right now? Maybe just this once. But give it another few weeks. Maybe another highlight like Saturday night. Then maybe a call-up. And then? You won’t just be thinking about him — you’ll be talking about him. All. The. Time.
