"Even though it's not a veteran presence, he can still take command of the clubhouse. There's a respect to his name."
"Has there ever been a player in Red Sox history who's received this much hype with such a small track record?"
"Anthony became the youngest player in Red Sox history to reach base in the team's first plate appearance of the season."
"I don't think I've ever looked at somebody's ERA or batting average [in spring training]."
Roman Anthony, at just 21 years old, is seen as a leader for the Red Sox, showcasing his talent with three hits and a walk on Opening Day. Despite having only 257 career at-bats, he has the ninth-best selling jersey in baseball. Anthony's ability to command respect in the clubhouse is noted, and he has set records as the youngest player to reach base in the team's first plate appearance of the season. His teammate Marcelo Mayer also impressed with a key hit, highlighting the team's young talent.
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