Overview
- ESPN’s Buster Olney ranked Anthony No. 7 among MLB corner outfielders, elevating him into national top-tier conversations.
- Manager Alex Cora has said he intends to keep Anthony in the leadoff spot, citing his ability to reach base.
- Chipper Jones told Olney he sees a .300 hitter with home run talent and perennial All-Star potential if contact consistency improves.
- Anthony’s 2025 rookie run ended with an oblique strain after 71 games, during which he hit .292/.386/.463 with eight homers and 32 RBIs.
- Despite a crowded outfield that includes Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran, reports indicate Anthony will play regularly, with some evaluators viewing center field as his best defensive fit.