"The one knock on Anthony as a Boston Red Sox prospect was that he hit too many ground balls. That was definitely true at the lowest levels, but then he went to work on his swing path and hit a few more balls in the air at every level he reached."
"That notwithstanding, he swings the bat really hard, and when he does put the ball in the air, it goes really far. Though the science of giving batters 'bat path grades' based on their swing characteristics is in its infancy, Anthony does well there."
"He's a stud. He's so much fun to watch play,"
Roman Anthony is entering his first full MLB season with high expectations after an impressive showing at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. A baseball writer predicts he will win AL MVP honors. Despite concerns about his ground-ball rate, Anthony has improved his swing path, leading to better results. He had a strong rookie season in 2025, finishing with a .292 batting average and eight home runs. His performance in the World Baseball Classic further solidified his status as a top young player.
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