Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has surged up the American League Rookie of the Year rankings after a torrid streak and organizational milestones.

And not for nothin’ but TB12’s head size is just fine. It’s the torso that’s too big for a guy who once was so skinny, if he turned sideways, he’d disappear. But maybe he’s wearing his flak jacket?

On August 19, 1975, Bill “Spaceman” Lee tossed a four-hit shutout, and rookie sensation Fred Lynn blasted a two-run homer to ...