How's "making history not done since 1940" special? That'll work for the Boston Red Sox. The mark is this: Anthony has a .400 on-base percentage through his first 43 career games. He's the first American League player in 85 years to achieve that at age-21 or younger, according to statistician @JayHayKid. The last guy to do it: Elmer Valo in 1940.

Roman Anthony is the 6th player age-21 or younger in the Wild Card Era to post a .385+ OBP through the first 40 games of his career, joining: The former No. 79 pick in the MLB Draft, Anthony is hitting .275 with two home runs, 17 RBIs and two stolen bases. He has a .398 on-base percentage and an .826 OPS.

The Boston Red Sox are pleased with Roman Anthony. The former No. 1 overall prospect has been given a place of honor in Boston's lineup going forward. On Monday, manager Alex Cora revealed that Anthony will be the leadoff hitter for the Red Sox the rest of the season.