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After Crushing a 497-Foot Grand Slam, Roman Anthony Gets the MLB Nod from the Red Sox.Yen

June 10, 2025 by mrs a

Red Sox call up top prospect Roman Anthony 2 days after 497-foot grand slam  in minors - Yahoo Sports

The Boston Red Sox have ignited a fresh spark in the hearts of their fans. This past Monday night, Roman Anthony, the team’s top-rated prospect and a rising star in the minor leagues, made his highly anticipated Major League Baseball (MLB) debut at Fenway Park against the Tampa Bay Rays. At just 21 years old, the former second-round pick has captured the attention of the global baseball community, especially after hitting a jaw-dropping 497-foot grand slam in Worcester over the weekend. That “moonshot” was not only the longest home run recorded by Statcast this year across both MLB and the minor leagues but also a resounding statement of his talent.

Red Sox call up top prospect Roman Anthony 2 days after 497-foot grand slam  in minors - Yahoo Sports

Anthony was sitting in the Worcester dining room, preparing for a long bus ride to Allentown, Pennsylvania, when his world changed. WooSox manager Chad Tracy delayed the team’s departure with a vague hint that someone might be heading to Boston instead of Allentown. Moments later, Anthony was stunned: “All of a sudden, he came out and just said, ‘Hey, you’re going to the big leagues,’” he recalled. “From then on, everything was a blur. But it was awesome. You dream about it every day.”

Red Sox call up top prospect Roman Anthony 2 days after 497-foot grand slam  in minors - Yahoo Sports

Batting fifth and playing right field, Anthony received a thunderous ovation during his first at-bat, even after hitting a flyout to left field. The cheers continued as he returned to the dugout—Fenway sensed the arrival of something special.

Anthony has posted impressive numbers at Triple-A Worcester this season, batting .288 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in just 58 games. His consistent performance had fans clamoring for his promotion, especially with the Red Sox trailing the Yankees by 8.5 games in the AL East standings. An injury finally opened the door, and with Wilyer Abreu sidelined, Anthony was the obvious choice.

Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony crushes 497-foot grand slam as calls for his  promotion grow - Yahoo Sports

His arrival marks a shift in Boston’s approach—a move toward a youth movement with a serious chance at playoff contention. Teammate Marcelo Mayer, who debuted just two weeks earlier, said, “It’s been a long time coming. It’s crazy that today’s the day we all get to share the field in the big leagues.” Alongside Mayer and Kristian Campbell, Anthony represents the future of the franchise. But with the Red Sox pushing to stay in the playoff race, that future might be starting now.

 

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