Roman Anthony was ready to get on a bus and make a four-hour trip to Lehigh Valley, Pa. on Monday with the Worcester Red Sox. But he received a phone call just before the trek that gave him a new destination: Fenway Park in Boston.

When Roman Anthony stepped up to the plate for the first time as a big leaguer, he received a rousing standing ovation from a Fenway Park crowd that had been counting down the days to his arrival. Over the next few hours those fans were treated to a glimpse of Anthony’s immense potential,

The Boston Red Sox called up top prospect Roman Anthony two days after the 21-year-old outfielder hit a 497-foot grand slam for Triple-A Worcester.