Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony Places Third in AL Rookie of the Year Voting Despite Injury-Shortened Season

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, 21, placed third in the American League Rookie of the Year balloting, behind Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson. Anthony made his big league debut on June 9 and batted .292 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs in 71 games for Boston. His promising rookie season was unfortunately cut short due to an oblique injury.