Red Sox Prospect Mikey Romero Follows in Softball Star Sisters' Footsteps

Mikey Romero's path to the pros was inspired by his family's softball legacy.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:41am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting a baseball player's powerful swing, with faint silhouettes of softball players in the background, conveying the inspiration and athletic lineage behind the player's journey.The Romero family's legacy of softball stardom fuels the next generation's MLB dreams.Worcester Today

Mikey Romero, a prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization, comes from a family of softball stars. His older sisters, Sierra and Sydney Romero, have found success in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which is backed by Major League Baseball. Mikey was inspired to pursue baseball after growing up watching his sisters' softball careers. Despite facing injuries early in his minor league career, Romero has bounced back and is now knocking on the door of the big leagues.

Why it matters

The Romero family's story highlights the power of family inspiration and how athletic success can run in a household. Mikey's journey also showcases the growing connection between baseball and softball, with the Athletes Unlimited league providing a platform for elite female softball players.

The details

Mikey Romero, a Red Sox prospect, comes from a family of softball stars. His older sisters, Sierra and Sydney Romero, have found success in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which is backed by Major League Baseball. Sierra Romero is considered one of the greatest college softball players ever, with a .441 batting average, 82 home runs, and 305 RBIs in 252 games at Michigan. Sydney Romero, a two-time NCAA champion at Oklahoma, was the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2019 and is now an assistant coach at Oregon while also playing in the AUSL. Growing up, Mikey was inspired to pursue baseball after watching his sisters' softball careers and practicing with them in the family's backyard batting cage.

  • Mikey Romero was drafted by the Red Sox in the first round in 2022.
  • Mikey's father, Michael Romero, passed away in February 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

The players

Mikey Romero

A prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization who is following in the footsteps of his softball star sisters.

Sierra Romero

Mikey's older sister, considered one of the greatest college softball players ever, who now plays for the Texas Volts in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.

Sydney Romero

Mikey's older sister, a two-time NCAA champion at Oklahoma, who is now an assistant coach at Oregon and plays for the Oklahoma City Spark in the AUSL.

Sophia Romero

Mikey's younger sister, a redshirt sophomore outfielder at Boise State who is also making her mark in softball.

Michael Romero

Mikey's father, who passed away in February 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

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What they’re saying

“I like to say my little sister could be the best one. She got all the little stuff that we all picked up over the years.”

— Mikey Romero

“We set the foundation for him a little bit. I like to think we showed him the determination it takes because he was there watching us. The early mornings, the practices, he saw it all firsthand. He became a great player himself.”

— Sierra Romero, Mikey's Older Sister

“It's strange for me to see Mikey as a pro. I used to take him to hitting lessons, and I remember coming back from college to see his travel ball games. It makes me super proud to see the little Mikey I knew growing up become a man living out his dreams.”

— Sierra Romero, Mikey's Older Sister

“I look back to when I was drafted, and having him there when it happened. I know he's watching me now, and I'm playing for him.”

— Mikey Romero

“My mom is so excited about it. Hopefully, we can all be there. My parents sacrificed so much for us. Mikey getting to the big leagues would be something special for our family.”

— Sierra Romero, Mikey's Older Sister

What’s next

Mikey Romero will continue to work on improving his skills this offseason, with the goal of making his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in the near future.

The takeaway

The Romero family's story is a testament to the power of family inspiration and how athletic success can run in a household. Mikey's journey showcases the growing connection between baseball and softball, with the Athletes Unlimited league providing a platform for elite female softball players.