The Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony returned to the team this week after spending his last two weeks at the World Baseball Classic. The tournament ended Tuesday night with a 3-2 loss to Venezuela in the championship game.
Anthony led Team USA with 7 RBIs and made the All-Tournament Team as one of three outfielders selected. He hit .318/.423/.591 with 2 home runs and a 1.014 OPS across six games. The performance announced his arrival on the international stage.
After returning to camp, Anthony spoke about what the experience meant to him.
Anthony Opens up About WBC Experience
Roman Anthony was asked if the World Baseball Classic was the most impactful experience of his baseball career thus far. His answer was immediate.
“100 percent,” Anthony said. “Yeah, I think just, you know, for me missing the postseason and playing in this environment this early in the year and getting to experience that, you know, before my first full season.”
The World Baseball Classic gave him something he missed after getting injured before the postseason. High-stakes baseball. Pressure situations. The kind of atmosphere that tests players and reveals who can handle the moment.
Anthony handled it. He led the team in RBIs. He made the All-Tournament Team. And he delivered the go-ahead home run in the semifinal that sent the United States to the championship game.
Now he is focused on bringing that experience back to the Red Sox in 2026.
“I’m just super glad that I got to take all that in,” Anthony said. “Kinda just take it here now and apply it to my game.”
What Anthony Learned From The Best
Roman Anthony was asked about the best part of the World Baseball Classic experience. His answer revealed what mattered most.
“Just honestly hanging out with the guys,” Anthony said. “You know, watching them, watching what makes them so good.”
The comment reflected someone who understands that greatness is not just about talent. It is about preparation. Work ethic. The habits that elite players build away from the field.
Anthony paid attention to all of it.
“Watching them prepare, watching them game plan,” Anthony said. “You know, just being around them and kind of understanding what makes them so good. And you can see it firsthand when you’re with them every day.”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 15: Roman Anthony #3 of Team United States runs around the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Dominican Republic during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
What It Means for His Red Sox Season
The World Baseball Classic delivered an atmosphere unlike anything Anthony experienced during his rookie season. Sold-out stadiums. International intensity. Every pitch carrying weight.
Anthony acknowledged that returning to Fenway Park will help him channel that energy.
“Luckily for me, I get to go back and play at Fenway Park and the atmosphere there is unbelievable,” he said. “But yeah, ready to just, you know, get back here and be better in every aspect.”
Red Sox manager Alex Cora has already penciled Anthony in as the leadoff hitter for Opening Day. March 26 against the Cincinnati Reds.
GettyRoman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox.
Final Word for the Red Sox
Roman Anthony called the World Baseball Classic the most impactful experience of his baseball career.
He watched the best players in the world prepare. He learned what makes them great. And he competed on the biggest international stage and led Team USA in RBIs while making the All-Tournament Team.
Opening Day is coming. Anthony will be in the leadoff spot for the Red Sox. The pressure will be there. The expectations will be there.
He spent his time at the WBC learning how to handle both. Now he gets to apply it.
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