Charlie Blackmon

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Charlie Blackmon

Colorado Rockies – No. 19
Outfielder
Born: (1986-07-01) July 1, 1986 Suwanee, Georgia
Bats: Left	Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 7, 2011 for the Colorado Rockies
Career statistics (through 2013)
Batting average	.291
Hits	133
Home runs	9
Runs batted in	39
Teams
Colorado Rockies (2011–present)

Charles Cobb Blackmon (born July 1, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.

Early life

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 to Georgia Tech.^[1]

He was called up to the majors for the first time on June 7, 2011.^[2]

He recorded his first MLB hit on June 8 at Petco Park against Dustin Moseley of the San Diego Padres with a 1-out single to right.

He recorded his first MLB RBI on June 11 against Matt Guerrier of the Los Angeles Dodgers, driving in Seth Smith with a 1-out single.

He recorded his first MLB home run on July 1, 2011, (his 25th birthday) in a pinch hit at bat against Joakim Soria.

v t e Colorado Rockies current roster

Active roster	0 Adam Ottavino 1 Brandon Barnes 2 Troy Tulowitzki 3 Michael Cuddyer 4 Ryan Wheeler 5 Carlos González 6 Corey Dickerson 9 DJ LeMahieu 12 Juan Nicasio 13 Drew Stubbs 14 Josh Rutledge 15 Jordan Pacheco 19 Charlie Blackmon 20 Wilin Rosario 23 Charlie Culberson 24 Jordan Lyles 28 Nolan Arenado 29 Jorge de la Rosa 30 Brett Anderson 32 Tyler Chatwood 32 LaTroy Hawkins 33 Justin Morneau 34 Matt Belisle 35 Chad Bettis 45 Jhoulys Chacín 48 Boone Logan 49 Rex Brothers 53 Christian Friedrich 56 Franklin Morales 59 Wilton López 62 Rob Scahill 65 Cristhian Adames -- Jayson Aquino -- Raul Fernandez -- Rosell Herrera -- Tommy Kahnle -- Kent Matthes -- Tyler Matzek -- Kyle Parker -- Kraig Sitton

Coaching staff	Manager 22 Walt Weiss Special Assistant 9 Vinny Castilla Bench Coach 11 Tom Runnells Catching Coach 38 Rene Lachemann Third Base Coach 39 Stu Cole Bullpen Coach 40 Bo McLaughlin Pitching Coach 52 Jim Wright Hitting Coach -- Blake Doyle First Base Coach -- Eric Young

Persondata
Name	Blackmon, Charlie
Alternative names
Short description	American professional baseball player
Date of birth	July 1, 1986
Place of birth	Suwanee, Georgia
Date of death
Place of death

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