| Charlie Blackmon | |
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| Colorado Rockies – No. 8 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: July 1, 1986 Suwanee, Georgia |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| June 7, 2011 for the Colorado Rockies | |
| Career statistics (through 2011) |
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| Batting average | .255 |
| Hits | 25 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 8 |
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Charles Cobb Blackmon (born July 1, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.
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Blackmon grew up as a fan for the Atlanta Braves and was an outstanding baseball player at North Gwinnett High School. He earned a baseball scholarship at Young Harris College.[1]
He was called up to the majors for the first time on June 7, 2011.[2]
He recorded his first Major League hit on June 8th at Petco Park against Dustin Moseley of the San Diego Padres with a 1-out single to right.
He recorded his first Major League RBI on June 11th against Matt Guerrier of the Los Angeles Dodgers, driving in Seth Smith with a 1-out single.
He recorded his first Major League home run on July 1st, 2011 (his 25th birthday) in a pinch hit at bat against Joakim Soria.