It was the buzz of the day in Major League Baseball. Despite winning two out of three on the road in New York, the Boston Red Sox made a bold roster move on Monday.
Boston called up the top prospect in the game: Roman Anthony. The highly touted 21-year-old made his MLB debut as the Red Sox hosted the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night.
Anthony was slotted into the fifth spot in Boston’s batting order for his first big league appearance.
Ahead of his debut, MLB released a hype video introducing Anthony to fans nationwide:
“If you're not familiar with MLB’s No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony, that’s about to change.”
The video opens dramatically with a voiceover introducing the Florida native to the league fans:
“Beware. Baseball’s top prospect is heading to the show. Roman Anthony is here, and he’s ready to rake. He has power, poise and one of the most beautiful lefty swings you’ll ever see.”
Anthony, a left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, was selected 79th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft. In 2023, he split time between High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland. He was named Baseball America’s No. 1 prospect last September.
After a strong showing in spring training, Anthony started the 2025 season with Triple-A Worcester. Through 40 games, he was slashing .288 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs before getting the call to Boston.
With Anthony's arrival, all three of Boston's top prospects are now in the majors. He joins infielder Marcelo Mayer and outfielder Kristian Campbell in a youthful and exciting Red Sox lineup.
The MLB video wrapped up with a rallying cry:
“Red Sox fans, rejoice. Roman Anthony is officially a big leaguer!”
Boston’s commitment to its youth movement is loud and clear, and Roman Anthony is the centerpiece.
