The Boston Red Sox are likely to see one of the premier young talents in the major leagues in the near future. Enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of promising outfielder Roman Anthony to the big leagues, and it’s clear why.

Anthony has been among the standout performers in Triple-A this season. The rising star is currently hitting a .273/.415/.530 line with four home runs, 12 RBIs, two steals, three doubles, and a triple over 18 games.

His standard statistics are impressive, but they shine even more when considering his advanced metrics. For instance, he’s currently achieving a remarkable barrel rate of 32.6%, as noted by X user Thomas Nestico. This figure is astounding in itself.

By comparison, New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge leads Major League Baseball with a 16.2 barrels per plate appearance. This doesn’t imply Anthony will be twice the player Judge is, but it does offer insight into how frequently he’s making solid contact at the plate. Boston’s current 12-11 record this season has fueled the calls for Anthony’s promotion.

However, he has been contending with a shoulder injury that has restricted him to just batting, not fielding. It has been reported that he won’t be considered for a major league call-up until he can play defense regularly. It’s easy to understand why fans are buzzing about him, though.