Age: 24
Level: Major League Baseball
Position: Outfield
Bats/Throws: Left/Right
Height/Weight: 6’3″/225 pounds
Acquired: 2020 Draft, Round 1
Current BSB Ranking: 14
Previous BSB Ranking: 14
Pic Credit: Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post
Player Summary
Brief Summary
Zac Veen has once again become a major talking point in Rockies circles after arriving at camp with 40 pounds of added muscle and a renewed focus off the field. The 24-year-old still holds rookie status despite a brief MLB stint where he went 4-for-34 in 12 games. Veen’s speed, defensive versatility, and improved swing decisions remain intriguing, though struggles against high velocity persist. Early spring flashes suggest progress, giving scouts renewed optimism about his long-term power potential.
More detailed breakdown
There hasn’t been a name that has been talked about more in Rockies circles than Zac Veen. The 24-year-old outfielder showed up in Arizona with a reported 40 lbs of muscle added in the offseason. Veen credits sobriety and overall maturity for this transition. Veen struggled in his taste in the big leagues, going 4-34 in 12 games before being demoted back down to Triple-A Albuquerque. It doesn’t feel like it, but Veen still has rookie status and has hardly been given a chance in the big leagues.
On the surface, Veen is a toolsy player with plenty to like. He will be a constant nuisance on the basepaths with his speed. The defense is good for the corner and could pass in center if needed in a pinch. His swing decisions aren’t hindering him from being a big league hitter. His whippy and lofty swing, paired with the 40 extra lbs of muscle, will have scouts dreaming of the potential power. This has mostly been the scouting report for the past couple of seasons, but his offensive profile has been killed by his struggles against top-end velocity, something that will only get worse in the MLB. This spring has seen him hit velo better, but the sample size is still small. This is another season where Veen is the talk of the town, but this one comes with a new breath of confidence, seeing the strides he has made in his life outside of baseball. Written by Louis Taggart.
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