What a difference a year makes for Roman Anthony.
Entering his first full season of pro ball in 2023, the teenager was viewed as an intriguing addition to the Red Sox’ farm system after they picked him in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
But the promise found in his advanced tools at the plate didn’t necessarily translate to league-wide recognition for the young outfielder.
With just 20 games of pro ball under his belt, Anthony opened spring training last February with few mentions across MLB Top 100 prospect rankings.