Roman Anthony: MVP Candidate or Home Run King?

0:00On March 27th, Boston Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony is generating massive buzz heading into his first full major league season. Analysts from the Athletic and Mass Live are already calling for an MVP year from the 21-year-old Phenom. Former Red Sox closer, Jonathan Pavobon took those predictions up a notch on a recent podcast. He forecasted Anthony hitting close to 50 home runs thanks to his raw power and the hitter-friendly dimensions at Fenway Park. Anthony stands six feet three inches and weighs 200 pounds, showing pro-level maturity early on. Pavobon also pointed to a strong showing in the recent World Baseball Classic as a big boost. Last season, Anthony managed just eight home runs over 71 games with a launch angle of 6.9 degrees. To reach that 50 home run mark, he joined an elite group including Aaron Judge and Shohei Otani from last year. Beyond power, Anthony brings sharp plate discipline with a 0.396 on-base percentage last year.

1:01He reached base four times on opening day, setting a tone that can make him a nightmare for pictures all season. Expectations remain sky high as we watch his breakout unfold. This has been Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.