WATCH: Rockies prospect Zac Veen destroys 433-foot home run, launches bat toward the mound in wild Spring Training Moment

Spring Training is all about making a name for yourself, and Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen did just that on Saturday—for multiple reasons.

Veen crushed a 443-foot, no-doubt home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a swing that should have been the highlight of the day. Instead, his bat flip stole the show.

Rather than the standard “flip toward the dugout” move, Veen chucked his bat directly at the mound, nearly taking out Arizona pitcher Billy Corcoran. And this wasn’t some casual toss—this thing had heat on it.

Rockies prospect Zac Veen crushes one 433 feet and provides an EPIC bat flip

Rockies prospect Zac Veen crushes one 433 feet and provides an EPIC bat flip 😱 #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/5Cr1RwNztm

— MLB (@MLB) February 22, 2025

Side Note: Rich coming from the MLB account who will probably suspend Zac Veen and fine him into oblivion for the celly.

Immediate Regret, But No Fireworks

To his credit, Veen immediately put his hand up to apologize, realizing he had just airmailed his bat straight at an opponent.

Personally? I wouldn’t apologize for anything. Major League Baseball needs more bat flips, not less. Veen didn’t hit anyone with his bat, right? Sure, it’s a fine-line to walk but at the same time, he gave people what they wanted with a moonshot homer and an elite bat flip celly. If you’re going to be mad at anyone, look at the catcher who just sat there while Veen danced all over them before heading down the first base line. Spring Training or not, you need to set the tone.

If this had happened in a regular-season game, you can bet the Diamondbacks wouldn’t have been as forgiving. But since it was a Cactus League matchup in February, there were no benches clearing or back-and-forth jawing—just a lesson learned for Veen on how not to celebrate a bomb.

A Rising Power Bat for Colorado?

Zac Veen, a Florida native and 2020 first-round pick (No. 9 overall), has been working his way through the Rockies’ farm system since signing a $5 million bonus out of high school.

Last season, he bounced around multiple levels in the minors, hitting .258 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI in just 65 plate appearances. Colorado added him to their 40-man roster after the season to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft, showing they see him as part of their future plans.

And after Saturday, maybe that future should come sooner rather than later.

The Rockies desperately need a spark after finishing dead last in the National League last season. With his raw power, flair for the dramatic, and apparently, a cannon for a bat flip, Veen might be the kind of electric player worth giving a real look in 2025.

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