Red Sox Boast Two of MLB's Best Left Fielders

Jarren Duran and Roman Anthony top Shredder's left fielder rankings

Jan. 28, 2026 at 2:07pm

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According to the Shredder report, the Boston Red Sox have the two best left fielders in Major League Baseball, with Jarren Duran and Roman Anthony topping the list. Duran, 24, played 157 games and hit 16 home runs with 84 RBIs, while the 22-year-old Anthony impressed in his rookie season, batting .292 with 8 home runs in just 71 games before suffering a left oblique strain.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have built a formidable outfield duo in Duran and Anthony, who are emerging as two of the top young talents in the game. Their success is a major boost for the franchise as they look to return to the playoffs after a down year.

The details

Duran, the number one-ranked left fielder, played in 157 games for the Red Sox and provided both power and versatility, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 84 runs. Anthony, ranked second, had an incredible rookie campaign, batting .292 with 8 home runs in just 71 games before being sidelined by injury. Former MLB player Cliff Floyd praised Anthony's potential, noting his impressive .359 batting average against fastballs.

  • Shredder's top 10 left fielder rankings were released in late January 2026.

The players

Jarren Duran

A 24-year-old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who was named the top left fielder in MLB by the Shredder report after a strong 2025 season.

Roman Anthony

A 22-year-old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who was ranked second on the Shredder's list of top left fielders, impressing in his rookie campaign before suffering a left oblique strain.

Cliff Floyd

A former MLB player who praised Anthony's potential, noting his impressive .359 batting average against fastballs.

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What they’re saying

“When you look at the upside, it's through the roof.”

— Cliff Floyd, Former MLB player (Sporting News)

What’s next

If Anthony can provide a similar impact in his second season with Boston, he will more than likely pass his teammate Duran on the list around this time next year.

The takeaway

The Red Sox have built a formidable young outfield duo in Duran and Anthony, who are quickly emerging as two of the top left fielders in baseball. Their success is a promising sign for the franchise as they look to return to the playoffs.