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Red Sox: Can Roman Anthony Break Out of Slump?
2 May
Summary
- Roman Anthony is struggling with a .209 batting average this season.
- He compares his current slump to a similar slow start last June.
- Interim manager notes Anthony still gets on base via walks.
Despite the Boston Red Sox's disappointing 12-19 start to the season, prospect Roman Anthony has particularly underachieved. Entering the weekend, Anthony's .209 batting average and overall slash line have fallen short of projections.
Anthony, who recently returned from lower back tightness, acknowledged his struggles, stating, "I'm not hitting." He finds parallels to a slow start experienced last June upon his promotion to the major league roster. Despite these challenges, Anthony remains unfazed, drawing confidence from his consistent work ethic and past ability to overcome similar situations.
Even with his batting woes, Anthony continues to reach base with a .339 on-base percentage, largely due to his proficiency in drawing walks. Interim manager Chad Tracy highlighted this as a positive indicator, noting Anthony's strong understanding of the strike zone. Tracy believes Anthony is progressing when he starts driving the ball in the air and making better swing decisions, aiming to recapture the form seen last year.
