Punchy New Headline: Boston's MVP Stars As Top Under-25 Prodigy in 2026 MLB Swag Sale
Roman Anthony was an easy choice, especially after his outstanding WBC.
Red Sox Superstar Named To 2026 MLB All-Under-25 Team originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox have assembled an impressive collection of young talent over the last few years.
They have one of the better farm systems in baseball and are loaded with rising stars, both in the field and on the mound. Several of their recent top prospects have already graduated to the Major Leagues, including Roman Anthony. He immediately established himself as one of the best hitters in baseball last year and appears poised for an even bigger season this year coming off his outstanding World Baseball Classic .
Not surprisingly, the 21-year-old was named to The Athletic โs MLB All-Under-25 Team on Wednesday (subscription required). "Anthony played less than half a season as a rookie, yet hit . 292/.
396/. 463 (. 859 OPS) and finished third for AL Rookie of the Year in his age-21 season," author Stephen J.