Red Sox Prospect Anthony’s Debut Sparks Sudden Surge in Ticket Sales

The Roman Anthony effect is real. Following his call-up, demand for tickets to the Red Sox’ games surged significantly. According to Jim Holzman, owner of Ace Ticket, 500 tickets were sold between Monday afternoon and evening for Anthony’s debut game against the Rays on Monday night. This sudden increase in ticket sales demonstrates the impact that a talented young player can have on fan interest.

Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/10/sports/roman-anthony-red-sox-ticket-merchandise-sales