BOSTON -- Roman Anthony. Carlos Narvaez. Nick Kurtz. Jacob Wilson.

Be ready to see those names with votes for American League Rookie of the Year representing the Boston Red Sox and the Athletics when awards season rolls around for Major League Baseball in November.

All four of these players made profound impacts in short periods of big-league experience in 2025. For the Red Sox, Anthony posted an OPS over 1.000 when he moved to the leadoff spot and sparked a remarkable 46-27 record when he's in the lineup. Behind the plate, Narvaez became an offensive upgrade and has thrown out more potential base-stealers (30) than any other catcher in the sport.

For the Athletics, Wilson sports a pure hit tool and trails only MVP favorite and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge for the league's best batting a

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