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Rockies’ Zac Veen put on 40-plus pounds after getting sober — and is crushing the ball at spring training
- Veen has bulked up to about 245 pounds and cites a sobriety-focused lifestyle as key to his spring surge.
- He credited a 11-week program and church involvement for his turnaround.
- Veen hit two walk-off home runs in spring training, including a 113 mph shot to center.
- MLB pipeline ranks Veen as a top Rockies prospect amid a meaningful comeback narrative.
- Veen’s spring performance places him on track for the Rockies’ roster decisions this season.
- Rockies development staff and Veen’s coaches were pivotal to his improvement.
- Veen emphasized substitution of smoking and alcohol with protein for better performance.
- The Rockies pair two walk-off homers by Veen with early spring power displays.
- Veen’s early spring stats show him 3-for-11 with two home runs.
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