History of Roman Anthony in Timeline

Roman Joseph Anthony is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in MLB. He debuted in MLB in 2025, having earned recognition as baseball's top prospect prior to his debut.

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May 13, 2004: Roman Anthony's Birth

On May 13, 2004, Roman Joseph Anthony was born. He later became a professional baseball outfielder.

2022: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

In 2022, Roman Anthony was selected 79th overall by the Boston Red Sox in the MLB draft. He signed with the team for a $2.5 million bonus and was assigned to the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Red Sox.

2023: Minor League Hitter of the Year

During the 2023 season, Roman Anthony played for Salem, Greenville, and Portland. By the end of the year he had a .272 batting average and 14 home runs. He was named the Red Sox' minor league hitter of the year for 2023.

2024: Promotion to Triple-A Worcester

In 2024, Roman Anthony started the season with Portland and was later promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. In September 2024, he was named the top prospect in baseball by Baseball America.

2025: MLB Debut

In 2025, Roman Anthony made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Boston Red Sox, after being recognized as baseball's top prospect.

2025: All-Rookie Team

In 2025, Roman Anthony was a finalist for the AL Rookie of the Year Award and was named to MLB's 2025 All-Rookie team as an outfielder.

2025: MLB Debut and First Hit

In 2025, Roman Anthony was invited to spring training by the Red Sox and started the season in Worcester. On June 9, 2025, he made his major-league debut for Boston. On June 10, 2025, he recorded his first MLB hit and on June 16 he hit his first homerun.