The youth movement is underway in Colorado, with Chase Dollander making his successful MLB debut on April 7. But now fantasy baseball managers take note: the Rockies have called up outfielder Zac Veen, the toolsy 23-year-old and current #64 overall prospect in our RotoProspects Top 700 Rankings.
Veen made his major-league debut on April 8th, bunting for a hit and moving to second base on a throwing error. Veen’s speed can disrupt, and he showed it off in his major-league debut.
After an injury-plagued 2023 season and then missing six weeks in 2024, Veen bounced back strong at Triple-A Albuquerque to start 2025, slashing .387/.472/.677 through his first eight games with 12 hits, four doubles, a triple and a home run. That’s the kind of balanced production that reflects the 55 hit / 45 power / 55 speed grade profile we have him pegged with in our scouting breakdown.
Spring Training Spotlight: 2025 Breakout
Veen’s performance this spring made a strong case for his inclusion on the Opening Day roster, and it’s no surprise the Rockies didn’t wait long to give him the call. Across 28 games in 2025 spring training, Veen delivered:
- .270 AVG / .352 OBP / .460 SLG / .812 OPS
- 2 HR | 11 RBI | 9 SB | 1 CS | 7 BB | 21 SO
- 63 AB | 17 H | 29 TB | 5 XBH (4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR)
Those 9 steals in camp led the team and showcased the plus-speed that has always been part of his scouting allure. Combined with his rising OBP and a more compact swing, Veen looks like a player ready to contribute in multiple roto categories.
Tools + Context = Opportunity
Veen’s appeal has always been tied to his broad base of tools. He doesn’t necessarily have elite pop, but his above-average hit tool and plus speed give him the foundation for a fantasy-friendly skillset. His ability to work counts and draw walks (career 12.1% BB rate in the minors) makes him a strong candidate to eventually hit atop the Rockies’ lineup, especially in a season where Colorado is clearly retooling and experimenting with young talent.
Veen also becomes instantly interesting in deeper leagues because of his Coors Field home park advantage. Even average raw power plays up a tier at elevation, and given Veen’s spray-hit approach and speed, expect plenty of extra-base hits and inflated BABIP.
Fantasy Outlook
Veen’s fantasy appeal lies in his well-rounded game:
- Batting average: Respectable contact skills (.270 AVG this spring)
- Speed: Legitimate 20+ SB upside—stolen 135 bases in 351 MiLB games
- Power: Developing; not elite, but Coors Field can elevate him into 13–15 HR territory
- Playing time: Rockies are rebuilding and should give Veen everyday reps
Add in a ballpark that inflates BABIP and rewards gap-to-gap hitting, and you’ve got a prospect who could post a .270 average with 12 HRs and 25 stolen bases over a full season with sneaky good run totals if he sticks near the top of the order.