When Roman Anthony made his debut with the Boston Red Sox, it wasn’t just his on-field performance that caught fans’ attention — it was also someone cheering from the stands: his younger sister, Lia Anthony.
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Lia Anthony is the younger sister of top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony. While her brother makes waves on the baseball field, Lia is pursuing a different kind of dream — she’s currently a medical student at Florida State University. Inspired by their mother, a physician assistant, Lia is following a path in healthcare and has received strong support from her family every step of the way.
The Anthonys are known for being close-knit and driven. Their parents have encouraged each child to chase their goals — Roman in Major League Baseball, Lia in medicine, and their brother Anthony in commercial real estate.
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During Roman’s debut series, cameras at Fenway Park kept zooming in on Lia sitting in the crowd. Her repeated appearances on the broadcast didn’t go unnoticed by viewers — or the internet. Social media quickly lit up with posts about “the girl in the stands,” and it didn’t take long for fans to identify her as Roman’s sister.
Reddit threads and Twitter (now X) exploded with comments about Lia’s presence, charm, and support for her brother. Some fans even joked that the cameraman had a favorite person to film that night. While Lia stayed focused on cheering for Roman, she unintentionally stole a bit of the spotlight herself.
All the emotions from Roman Anthony’s family after his first hit ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ehWmRuRJxy
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 10, 2025