Rockies' prospect Zac Veen, lessons learned, is sizzling at Double-A Hartford

Like many hot-shot prospects, Zac Veen figured he'd rocket to the big leagues. Instead, once rated as the 29th overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, the 22-year-old outfielder has ridden a roller coaster. “There's a blessing in this somewhere,” Veen said. The Rockies selected Veen with the ninth overall pick in the 2020 draft out of Florida's Spruce Creek High School.