Is Red Sox Roman Anthony throwing himself into future full-time DH role?
Boston's first-year left fielder continues to struggle with key throws home.
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Fielding a looping 11th-inning single, Roman Anthony charged and fielded the ball on a bounce. With his momentum, the Boston Red Sox outfielder should have delivered a strong throw home. Instead, it bounced meekly on the infield dirt and offline, allowing Cincinnati Reds baserunner TJ Friedl to score the winning run as the Red Sox suffered a 6-5 loss at Great American Ball Park on March 28.
Two games into the season, scouts took note. Will Anthony’s poor arm strength and accuracy force him into a future full-time designated hitter role ? Red Sox LF Roman Anthony’s throws fall short A week into the season, fans certainly noticed the Red Sox’s relay deficiencies from left field.
On Saturday at a frigid Fenway Park, Ramon Laureano blooped a single to left with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, scoring Fernando Tatis Jr. as the San Diego Padres escaped with a 3-2 win. Anthony’s relay?