"If you're a Red Sox fan of a certain age or one with an enduring appreciation of the delightful happenings at Fenway Park 50 years ago, the ascent of Roman Anthony from top prospect to big-league sensation this summer simply must come as a reminder of Fred Lynn's arrival (along with fellow rookie outfielder Jim Rice) in that gold-dusted summer of 1975."
"Anthony, like Lynn, is a lefthanded-hitting outfielder with a matter-of-fact knack for making the game look so much easier than it is. They both wear No. 19, with the easygoing Lynn giving Anthony his blessing on social media after the young outfielder switched from No. 48 one game into his major league career. "The #19 was good for me. Hoping it's good for Roman, too," posted Lynn on X on June 10."
Roman Anthony debuted June 9 and delivered an immediate offensive spark, hitting .286 with seven homers, 18 doubles, a .396 on-base percentage and an .858 OPS in 65 games. In 247 plate appearances since June 20, Anthony has slashed .314/.421/.493, demonstrating poise beyond his 21 years. The comparison to Fred Lynn centers on similar left-handed outfield profiles, wearing No. 19, and transformative early impact on team fortunes. The Red Sox were 34-35 before Anthony's call-up and 40-25 after, signaling a clear shift in momentum for the club.
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