"There is a ton of talent there. I see a .300 hitter with home run talent. With more consistent contact, you have a perennial All-Star. - Chipper Jones on Roman Anthony's potential as a prospect with significant upside in his early career development."
"Boston manager Alex Cora has already announced that he intends to keep Anthony in the leadoff spot, a nod to his ability to get on base. He had a .396 OBP in his rookie season - and to give him as many plate appearances as possible."
"Some evaluators believe that the Red Sox would be best served to keep Anthony in center field, but Cora is blessed with an abundance of outfield riches, with Ceddanne Rafaela patrolling center field, Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu in right and Jarren Duran in left."
Roman Anthony, a Boston Red Sox rookie, has earned recognition as the seventh-ranked corner outfielder in MLB according to Buster Olney's position rankings, trailing only Aaron Judge in the American League. In his 71-game rookie season, Anthony posted a .292 batting average with a .396 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and 32 RBIs before an oblique strain ended his season. Manager Alex Cora plans to keep Anthony in the leadoff spot to maximize his plate appearances. Elite evaluators, including Chipper Jones and former GM JP Ricciardi, project Anthony as a potential .300 hitter with All-Star potential. Some evaluators believe Anthony's best position may be center field rather than corner outfield.
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