In the modern era of social media hype trains, rare is the athlete who can actually live up to the billing.

Roman Anthony, though? He has somehow exceeded even the loftiest of expectations placed upon him prior to his MLB debut this season.

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The ascent of Boston's former No. 1 prospect was accentuated on Tuesday night in Houston, when the 21-year-old turned in an ultra-rare stat line with four walks, four runs scored and a home run for good measure. (Anthony did technically strike out on a check swing on a 3-2 pitch in his third plate appearance, though the call certainly could have gone either way.)

According to the Red Sox' media relations team, Anthony is the third-youngest player since 1901 to have four or mo

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