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Rockies call up OF Zac Veen

Rockies call up OF Zac Veen

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By: Stan Son

Zac Veen was considered one of the top prospects in the 2020 MLB Draft. As a result, the Colorado Rockies selected him with the ninth overall pick.

Throughout his minor league career, there have been some Himalayan Highs with some Labyrinthian Lows. He stole at least 50 bases in two seasons while clubbing double-digit home runs in four seasons. The ISO, though, has been sub-.100 three times while the strikeout rate got as high as 29.8%.

His professional career has been marred by injuries, but things looked to have stabilized last season, when he slashed .258/.346/.459 with an 11.1% walk rate, 24.8% strikeout rate and .202 ISO in 270 minor league plate appearances.

In 32 Triple-A plate appearances this season, Veen had a 9.4% walk rate, 18.8% strikeout rate and .333 ISO.

Late Sunday night, the Rockies decided to call up their prized prospect, optioning OF Jordan Beck back to Triple-A. Veen is expected to man one of the corner outfield spots in the outfield while his place in the batting order has yet to be determined.

Veen will likely make his MLB debut at home, as the Rockies host the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game set starting on Tuesday.

Stan Son
Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
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