On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension that features a $30 million club option in 2034.

Heading into the season, the 21-year-old was widely regarded as the top prospect in all of baseball — and has thus far lived up to the billing.

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“First of all, I want to say a special thanks to the Henry's — Mike, Tom, Sam, Brez, the whole entire front office, coaching staff, my teammates who are here today,” Anthony told reporters during a press conference formally announcing his extension.

“I can thank so many people, my family who are here today, my agents, and just everyone along my life who has helped me get to where I am today.

There's a long list of people I could thank and a lot of people who aren't here right now.

“As we know, in this game it takes a team, and it took a team to get this done.

The Red Sox signed Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension

“It's truly just a special place to play and a special place to show up every single day.

“So I couldn't be more excited for this and couldn't be more thankful for everyone in this room and everyone who's helped me get here today.”

Given the fact that both sides were interested in swiftly getting a deal done, Anthony asserted that the negotiation process went off with no hitches

I came up through this org with so many of these people in this room and people who aren't in this room who helped me get here.

“So when the offer came through, it was something that I wanted to move quick on