Red Sox World Series Champion Makes Bold Roman Anthony Prediction
Red Sox World Series Champion Makes Bold Roman Anthony Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
On Monday, the Boston Red Sox officially ushered in a new era by promoting Roman Anthony, one of baseball's most electrifying prospects.
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The 20-year-old made his major league debut, going 0-for-4 at the plate but drawing a walk and driving in a run.
Despite the modest stat line, Anthony's arrival has already generated significant buzz, with former Red Sox World Series champion Kevin Millar offering high praise.
Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony (48) runs onto the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
'I smell greatness,' Millar said on Intentional Talk. 'This isn't a fake number one prospect. I met him on March 1st. He and Marcelo Mayer came over, and they are the sweetest guys. There is a humbleness to them, and there's a projection that I look at.'
Millar continues by highlighting the legitimacy of Anthony and the impact he will have on Boston.
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'When you're looking at a kid that hits balls 500 feet, and he's kind of sneaky hot. I'll be honest with you. I don't know if there's anything sneaky about him, but this young man is going to have a great career. I think when you have a team like the Red Sox right now, they need this energy.'
Anthony joins Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell in Boston, marking the first time the club's highly touted trio of prospects is together at the major league level.
For a team hovering around mediocrity and struggling to find consistent momentum, the promotion signals a shift toward the future — and a hope that youth can ignite a turnaround.
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Anthony followed up his MLB debut by going 1-4 with a double and two RBIs in a 3-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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