Xander Bogaerts is now focusing on pushing the San Diego Padres over the hump as a top World Series contender.
But, the longtime Red Sox shortstop and 2018 World Series champion is the latest in a long line of big-leaguers who have become smitten with Boston rookie standout Roman Anthony this season.
“You hear a lot about him, like ‘He’s so mature’ and stuff like that. That’s a lot of credit to him, for sure,” Bogaerts said of Anthony in a conversation with the Boston Herald’s Gabrielle Starr. “Roman’s really good, man. He’s really good.