The Rockies selected Zac Veen with their first pick, and ninth overall, in the 2020 MLB draft on Wednesday night.
Zac Veen, 18, played his prep baseball at Spruce Creek High School in Florida. During his 2020 campaign he played in 11 games finished with a .500 average and three homers.
Last year, Colorado selected UCLA first baseman Michael Toglia with its first-round pick at No. 23 overall. And in 2018, the Rockies took southpaw Ryan Rolison — now the organization’s top starting pitching prospect — at No. 22 overall.
Other notable first-round picks by the Rockies include first baseman Todd Helton (No.