Boston, MA — A night that should have marked the beginning of a promising MLB journey has taken a sharp turn for Roman Anthony, the Red Sox’s highly touted outfield prospect. After making his long-awaited debut at Fenway Park, Anthony sparked immediate backlash — not for his performance on the field, but for what he posted off it.
The 20-year-old rookie went 0-for-4 in his first major league appearance, leaving six runners on base and striking out twice in a 7–3 loss. While jitters are expected in a debut, it wasn’t the stat line that had Boston fans fuming — it was what came after the game.
Shortly after the final pitch, Anthony took to Instagram, posting a photo of himself in the Red Sox dugout with the caption:
“50% is enough when you’re built different.”
Followed by a smirking emoji.
The message, vague but clearly pointed, was interpreted by many as tone-deaf arrogance — especially coming from a rookie who hadn’t managed a single hit in his first big league game. Within minutes, fans flooded the comments with backlash:
“Built different? You didn’t even get on base.”
“This ain’t Single-A, kid. Humble yourself.”
“Ted Williams is rolling in his grave.”
While Anthony has since deleted the post, screenshots are already circulating widely on social media. Local sports radio lit up this morning with callers demanding accountability and wondering whether the team has a new problem brewing in the clubhouse.
A source close to the team said the post “did not sit well” with several veterans, and that manager Alex Cora reportedly had a private conversation with Anthony before today’s practice.
Cora, when asked, gave a carefully measured response:
“Roman’s young. He’s learning. We’ve all said things we’d take back. What matters is how you respond.”
As of now, Anthony has not issued a public apology or clarification.
The Red Sox fanbase — passionate and unforgiving — will be watching closely. Boston loves its underdogs, but it demands humility, hustle, and results. Roman Anthony still has time to prove himself. But after last night, he’ll need more than a bat — he’ll need to earn back the trust of the city he now represents.
