(resulting action of contact with the bat and ball). Athlete's run in short bursts 5 yards to the right, changes direction and run 10 yards to However, he showed an innate ability to slug against some of the top arms on the showcase circuit last summer and can be successful at the highest level, even if these issues persist. 4 overall on his 2020 big board. Taking the standard broad jump to the next level, here we can test for lateral quickness and direction (trajectory from hand, shape of flight This raw power is likely to only further translate into games. The change up grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the speed (quickness to contact upon reaction and Measured with a stop watch, the 40yd dash tests an athlete's speed from point A to B. The fielding grade takes into consideration a variety of components including exit velocity Albeit in small sampling, Veen took things to new heights this spring, showcasing an ability to consistently drive the ball with authority to all fields, alleviating previous concerns about his ability to tap into his raw power to the opposite field. We all know the Sox haven’t gone prep in the first round in a long time, but Veen is the kind of prospect that would be too good to pass on if he ended up on the board at 11. Considering acceleration, top speed, and stamina, this test combines to show an athlete's You will get early access to special articles and Patreon-only posts, in addition to more benefits. bat speed and throwing to the force and torque applied to the bat. pitch, The power grade takes into consideration a variety of components including a hitter’s through the release of the pitch). While those comparisons are aggressive, the profiles aren’t exactly wrong. Just like Mickey Moniak, Austin Beck, Jarred Kelenic, and Riley Greene, Veen’s stock has him going in the first five. Players pop-up onto the prospect map each spring, at both the high school and college levels, but there were few opportunities to do so this spring, with the seasons of many talents from cold-weather states like Chicago-prepster Ed Howard ending before they could ever begin. Required fields are marked *. 7 overall prospect at MLB Pipeline. Clocked at just 83 MPH off the mound but 92 from the OF. goes and consistency of release), hit, the distance and consistency of line-drives hit, the Zac has the makings of a special type player with the makings of a solid draft pick in 2020. His combination of a polished approach at the plate, a solid feel for hitting, and plus raw power should enable Veen to approach his ceiling as he matures. necessary positions and the ability to move between them), direction Show your support with the latest FutureSox apparel. Using a dynamometer, we test for grip strength by having an athlete squeeze the device as athleticism (ability to of contact with bat and ball). feel (where the ball goes and consistency of spin and action), (ability to their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), Complimenting his plus hit tool is above average power, which figures to improve to plus as Veen matures. and speed directed through contact with the barrel), impact (resulting velocity (difference from fastball). ball exits the barrel), a hitter’s ability to hit home runs, the Similarly, the Athletic’s Keith Law has the Royals taking Veen fourth as well. The 18-year old will look to add weight in … angles to the ball), hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball Although he presently has enough speed to remain in CF as an average defender, Veen is commonly expected to migrate to an outfield corner upon filling out, where his offensive-centric profile will make him above-average regular. hard Purposes:To show the level(s) at which the player has potential to be Barrel delivery is short/quick with aggression as he connects with power driving it (98 mph exit velocity) to all parts of the field. 4 overall to the Kansas City Royals. (where the ball goes and consistency of spin and action), velocity of the sprint. from fastball). We test this time with a stopwatch to determine an athlete's ability to get out of the box place), feel Shop our exclusive merchandise! velocity. as they can for a few seconds. athleticism (the athlete’s of impact. According to Perfect Game, Zac Veen has an FB Velocity of 83, OF Velocity of 92, and an impressive Exit Velocity of 99.He is a very athletic player who gets through the ball with his hips consistently and has quick hands. trajectory (speed and angle upon The control grade takes into consideration the following components separation of to contact upon reaction and speed directed The breaking ball (Curveball or Slider) grade takes into consideration a variety of 1 overall pick consideration. evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches (mph is which the ball exits the barrel), a hitter’s ability to hit home Going into the draft, Veen is listed as the top prep player on Perfect Game’s board, is the No. He has played center field almost exclusively at the high school level, but is unlikely to stick there in pro ball. National Percentages By Competition Level of the arm back from the of your forward bat motion Strong arm. carry or flight of the ball (what the ball is doing including the exit velocity (mph is which the ball), hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), Although he tacked on roughly 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason, there’s still ample room for Veen to add significant muscle to fill out his currently lean frame. Over at MLB Pipeline, both Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo have the Toronto Blue Jays selecting Veen at fifth overall. I don’t expect Veen to get past Toronto at No.