In his first appearance at Yankee Stadium, 21-year-old Boston rookie Roman Anthony didn’t just take his first at-bats in enemy territory – he owned it. The loud boos? He loved them.
“For me, I love being in that atmosphere. I love getting booed. I love everything about it.”
With Red Sox fans tuned in and the Yankee crowd on fire, Anthony remained unfazed by the moment – and under control with pressure, he delivered two huge hits:
A game-tying, sixth-inning, RBI single.
A loud two-run dinger in the ninth inning to seal a 6–3 Red Sox victory. By the way, that dinger turned into a 370-foot missile at 107.4 mph.
The Bat Flip Everyone is Talking About
That bat flip – a bit of flair that Anthony admitted he didn’t plan out (“It just happened. I don’t even know.”) – turned an already electric moment into a viral highlight!
Teammates Rattled – in a good way
Alex Bregman: “He’s probably the most mature 21-year-old, baseball wise, that I’ve ever been around…the moment’s never too big for him.”
Alex Cora: Calls him clutch – .373 average with RISP, exceptional leadoff numbers, and outstanding plate discipline.
Clutch Crunch Takeaways
Not phased, he’s eating: Rookie chills through boos – thriving under pressure.
Bat flip felt earned: A team moment without swag – shaped by coolheadedness.
Team trusts how he approaches at-bats: Not fireworks – steady, clutch, and already leading.
The Last Word
Roman Anthony did not only survive Yankee Stadium – he erupted. He is not a moment player. He is a moment creator. Boston just found their break-out star – the Bronx is aware, now.