"Not gonna lie... I like him. Just watched 20 minutes of video. Bat stays in the strike zone a long time... Looked at stats first, and 84 strikeouts in 257 at-bats is alarming, but that could be a product of learning the league. Would like to see him get into his legs a bit more, because when he does, he hits for power. 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."
ESPN's Buster Olney is conducting a comprehensive 2026 MLB season preview by ranking the top 10 players at every position. The corner outfielder rankings are part of this daily rollout series spanning two weeks. Hall of Famer Chipper Jones provided scouting insights on Boston's 21-year-old Roman Anthony, a left-handed hitter with just 303 career plate appearances. Jones identified Anthony's ability to keep his bat in the strike zone, noting his strikeout rate may reflect league adjustment rather than fundamental limitations. Jones projects Anthony as a .300 hitter with home run potential who could become a perennial All-Star with improved contact consistency. Industry evaluators widely regard Anthony as the anchor of Boston's offensive future.
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