Boston rookie Roman Anthony pulled off a remarkable bat flip that drew a candid response from manager Alex Cora, who admitted it was the first time he had seen such a display. This surprising moment reflects Anthony’s flair during his noteworthy two-plus months in the majors.

Just two months after his big league debut, Nick Kurtz of the Oakland A’s has hit his 11th home run in 22 games. His latest home run, achieved in New York, holds special significance for the rookie player.