The Boston Red Sox rocked the baseball world by promoting Roman Anthony, quite possibly Major League Baseball's best prospect. At 21 years young, Anthony's rise from the minor leagues is fantasy baseball manager's dream come true. And now, let us analyze more closely his prospect worth, statistical profile, and what his promotion does to fantasy baseball lineups.

 

 


 

Roman Anthony Prospect Status

Roman Anthony, a 6'2" outfielder, has been among the top tools in the system since he was drafted second round by the 2022 MLB draft. His raw power, baserate speed, and plate discipline are compared to those of excellent corner outfielders. His advanced batting approach, plus power potential, and above-average running speed are being lauded by scouts to make him a five-tool prospect. As of 2025, Anthony's steady performance at many levels of the minors has established him as the #1 prospect of MLB, considered a potential future All-Star who can play on both offense and defense.

 

 

 

Roman Anthony Stats

Anthony's professional minor league career displays his resilience and capacity to perform well at each level. What follows is a summary of his most important statistics from 2022 to 2025, taken from the information presented:

2022 (Age 18, MiLB Combined: CPX, A): In more than 20 games and 83 plate appearances, Anthony batted .306/.373/.361 with a .356 wOBA and 102 wRC+. His 10.8% walk percentage and 9.6% strikeout percentage showcased his polished plate skills, and his power was merely starting at .056 ISO.

2023 (Age 19, MiLB Combined: A, A+, AA): In 491 plate appearances across 106 contests, he hit .272/.403/.466 with 14 home runs, 64 RBIs, and 16 steals. His .402 wOBA and 140 wRC+ were representative of his batting, with his 17.5% walk rate and .194 ISO demonstrating progress in power. His High-A (.294/.412/.569, 163 wRC+) and Double-A (.343/.477/.543, 182 wRC+) showings indicated he was prepared for the next rungs.

2024 (Age 20, MiLB Combined: AA, AAA): Anthony appeared in 119 contests with 540 plate appearances, batting .291/.396/.498 with 18 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases. His .401 wOBA and 147 wRC+ reflected steady greatness. At Triple-A, he went .344/.463/.519 with a 161 wRC+, demonstrating that he could pitch up.

2025 (21, AAA): Anthony played in 58 games and had 265 plate appearances, hitting .288/.423/.491 with 10 homers, 29 RBIs, and 3 steals. His .413 wOBA and 146 wRC+ were evidence that he was MLB ready, as his 19.2% walk rate and .203 ISO supported his power and patience.

Anthony's high on-base percentages, power-hitting, and base-stealing skills make him an uncommon asset in fantasy baseball.

 

 

 

Roman Anthony Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Roman Anthony's promotion is a fantasy manager's dream. His five-category upside (average, power, RBIs, runs, and stolen bases) makes him an absolute staple across all formats: redraft, keeper, and dynasty leagues. Here's what to look forward to:

Batting Average: Anthony's career MiLB average of .291 and BABIP of .364 in 2024 show he is ready to hit for a high batting average in the majors, likely landing at .270-.290 initially as he gets used to MLB pitchers.

Power: With 18 home runs in 2024 and a .207 ISO, Anthony's power is asserting itself. He can be expected to hit 25+ home runs per season with potential for 30+ as he matures.

Speed: His 21 stolen bases in 2024 and 16 in 2023 speak to his speed. He is not a top-tier base-stealer, but 15-20 steals per year are an expectation.

Runs and RBIs: Batting in a powerful Red Sox offense, Anthony will bat in the top or middle of the order, maximizing his run and RBI totals. Look for walks and strikeouts in a full season of 90+ runs and 90+ RBIs with upside to improve.

Plate Discipline: The 14.6%-19.2% walk rate and respectable 23.5% strikeout rate in 2024 show that Anthony has a quality approach to the plate that will carry over to the majors, resulting in a high OBP value.

Fantasy Strategy: Anthony is an immediate pick-up in redraft leagues, particularly those with more extensive benches or prospect rosters. In dynasty leagues, he's a cornerstone, a top-50 player in total by 2026. His early impact can be marred by an adjustment process, but his ceiling is on par with breakout studs such as Jackson Chourio or Wyatt Langford.

Risks: Like with any prospect, there's some risk of growing pains. Anthony's 23.5% strikeout rate in 2024 and 21.1% in 2025 at Triple-A indicate he might struggle against MLB breaking balls. His plate discipline should, though, limit extended slumps.

Verdict: Roman Anthony is a fantasy superstar in the making. Stock him now, as his power, speed, and on-base abilities could make him a fantasy staple for many years to come. The Red Sox's call-up of him is evidence that they believe he can assist them presently, and fantasy managers should feel likewise.

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