History of Zac Veen in Timeline

Zachary Richard Veen, known as Zac Veen, is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Colorado Rockies in MLB. He was drafted ninth overall by the Rockies in the 2020 MLB draft. Veen made his major league debut in 2025.

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December 12, 2001: Zachary Richard Veen Born

On December 12, 2001, Zachary Richard Veen was born. He is now an American professional baseball outfielder.

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November 2019: Committed to University of Florida

In November 2019, Zac Veen committed to play college baseball at the University of Florida.

2020: Signed with the Rockies

In 2020, Zac Veen signed with the Colorado Rockies on June 24 for a $5 million bonus and did not appear for the Rockies organization due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Drafted by Colorado Rockies

In 2020, Zac Veen was selected ninth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the MLB draft.

2021: Professional Debut with Fresno Grizzlies

In 2021, Zac Veen made his professional debut with the Fresno Grizzlies of the Low-A West, slashing .301/.399/.501 with 15 home runs, 75 RBI, 27 doubles, and 36 stolen bases over 106 games.

2022: Arizona Fall League Performance

In 2022, Zac Veen played in the Arizona Fall League, where he batted .356/.467/.466 and led the league in stolen bases with 16.

2022: Assigned to Spokane Indians and Promoted to Hartford Yard Goats

In 2022, Zac Veen was assigned to the Spokane Indians of the High-A Northwest League and later promoted to the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Eastern League in early August. He compiled a slash line of .245/.340/.384 with 12 home runs, 67 RBI, and 55 stolen bases between the two teams.

June 21, 2023: Season-Ending Surgery Announcement

On June 21, 2023, it was announced that Zac Veen would undergo season-ending surgery to repair tearing and fraying to a ligament in his left hand.

2024: Split Season Across Four Affiliates and Added to 40-Man Roster

In 2024, Zac Veen split the season between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Rockies, Spokane, Hartford, and the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes. Following the season, the Rockies added Veen to their 40-man roster.

April 8, 2025: Promotion to Major Leagues

On April 8, 2025, Zac Veen was promoted to the major leagues for the first time after being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to begin the 2025 season.