Chipper Jones, the Hall of Fame third baseman who dedicated his entire 19-year career to the Atlanta Braves, has always had a knack for breaking down opponent scouting reports. Today, he channels that same expertise into evaluating baseball's rising stars. Among the standout talents he's keeping an eye on is Boston Red Sox's young outfielder, Roman Anthony.
Jones sees a bright future for Anthony, noting, "There is a ton of talent there. I see a .300 hitter with home run potential.
With more consistent contact, you have a perennial All-Star." While Anthony's 84 strikeouts in 257 at-bats might raise some eyebrows, Jones understands that adjusting to Major League pitching is a process that takes time.
Could Anthony become one of the greatest in Red Sox history? His career is just getting started, but former Toronto Blue Jays GM J.P.
Ricciardi certainly thinks so. "If he stays healthy," Ricciardi remarked, "he's going to go down as one of the greatest Red Sox ever."
Ricciardi's confidence in Anthony's potential is echoed by ESPN's Buster Olney, who ranks him as the seventh-best corner outfielder heading into the 2026 season. This places Anthony ahead of notable names like Riley Greene of the Detroit Tigers, Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees, and Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's clear that Anthony's journey is one to watch closely, as he aims to carve out his legacy in Boston.