BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced they have signed outfielder Roman Anthony to a long-term contract extension that spans eight years, covering the 2026 through 2033 seasons, with a club option for 2034.
Rising Star Secures Future in Boston
At just 21 years old, Anthony has quickly emerged as one of baseball’s brightest young talents. Since making his Major League debut on June 9, he has posted impressive numbers:
- .283 batting average (45-for-159)
- .828 OPS
- 27 runs, 15 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs, 19 RBI
- 26 walks in 46 games
- Reached base safely in 35 of his last 38 games
- .442 on-base percentage since June 18 – 2nd-best in MLB during that span
Anthony has demonstrated versatility in the field, making:
- 19 starts in right field
- 13 starts as designated hitter
- 9 starts in left field
Prospect Pedigree & Minor League Success
Entering the 2025 season, Anthony was ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball by both Baseball America and MLB.com. He began the year with Triple-A Worcester, where he hit:
- .288 average (61-for-212)
- .914 OPS in 58 games
Drafted by Boston in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, the Florida native has compiled a .285 career average (323-for-1,135) across 303 minor league games.
Accolades & Background
A graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Anthony was named:
- Gatorade Florida Player of the Year (2022)
- Florida Mr. Baseball (2022)
His professional honors include:
- Red Sox Minor League Offensive Player of the Year (2023)
- High-A South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star
- Baseball America Minor League All-Star (2023 & 2024)
- All-MiLB Prospect First-Team (2024)
- Double-A Eastern League All-Star (2024)
