Zac Veen Honored as Pacific Coast League Player of the Month for June

In a standout month that solidified his status as a rising star, Albuquerque Isotopes outfielder Zac Veen has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Month for June. The announcement from Minor League Baseball highlights Veen’s impressive performance over 24 games, where he showcased a remarkable ability to hit for both average and power.

Veen’s June was nothing short of spectacular, as he slashed .366/.385/.782, tallying 37 hits, which led the PCL. His offensive arsenal included 13 doubles, four triples, seven home runs, and 19 RBIs. Notably, he led the league in total bases with an astonishing 79, and his four triples tied him for the top spot in the league.

Among his many accomplishments, Veen’s 24 extra-base hits in June rank as the second-most for an Isotopes player in a single month since at least 2005, trailing only Scott Seabol and Ryan Ritter, who each had 25 in their respective months. Veen’s consistency was evident as he hit safely in 23 of those 24 games, culminating in a 25-game hit streak that spanned from May 27 to June 25, marking the third-longest in Isotopes history.

Veen’s record-setting month included a franchise milestone as he tied the record for most doubles in a game with three on June 23 against the Salt Lake Bees. He further dazzled fans by launching a pair of leadoff home runs later in that series, further underscoring his explosive bat.

This recognition marks a significant milestone in Veen’s career, as it is his first Player of the Month award. He joins an elite group of Isotopes players who have received this honor, including notable names like Scott Seabol, Ryan McMahon, and Mike Tauchman. With such a strong performance, Veen is clearly making his mark in the Pacific Coast League.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.