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Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer looking to prove doubters wrong in Worcester

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WORCESTER — Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell have drawn plenty of attention as potential franchise stalwarts with the Red Sox.

But the first member of Boston’s famed “Big Three” prospect grouping in Marcelo Mayer shouldn’t be overlooked, either.

“I constantly try to remind people. Obviously, a tough finish the last few years, but he’s probably the best player I’ve ever seen, and he’s a special player,” Anthony said of Mayer. “It’s been funny to see the narrative kind of shift on him over the last two years. But I’ve always said, he’s a stud, and he’s gonna play in the big leagues for a long time.