Charlie Blackmon Biography
Charlie Blackmon is an American one-time professional baseball outfielder who spent his entire 14-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Colorado Rockies. He made his MLB debut in 2011. Blackmon throws and bats left-handed, stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m), and weighs 220.4 pounds (100.0 kg).
An indigenous of Dallas, Texas, Charlie attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and played college baseball for the Yellow Jackets. The Rockies selected him in the second round of the 2008 mature draft. Charlie is a four-time MLB All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and the 2017 National League batting champion.
Charlie Blackmon Age
Blackmon is 39 years old, he was born on July 1, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on July 1 every year, and his birth sign is Cancer.
Charlie Blackmon Height
Charlie Blackmon stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m).
Charlie Blackmon Weight
Blackmon weighs 220.4 pounds (100.0 kg).
Early Life and Education
Blackmon was born on July 1, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, United States. As a native of Dallas, Texas, Blackmon went the Georgia Institute of Technology and played college baseball for the Yellow Jackets. The Rockies selected him in the second round of the 2008 amateur draft. Blackmon is a four-time MLB All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and the 2017 National League batting champion.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
As a fourth-year junior outfielder for Georgia Tech, Blackmon hit. 396, hit eight home runs, and stole 25 bases as the leadoff hitter. Blackmon furthermore excelled academically, receiving different honors, including being named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Second Team.
Major Achievements and Contributions
- Blackmon is a four-time MLB All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and the 2017 National League batting champion.
Personal Life
Charlie Blackmon Family, Parents
Charlie was born and raised by his father, Myron Blackmon, and his mother, Ellen Blackmonin Dallas, Texas, United States.
Charlie Blackmon Siblings
It is not known if Charlie has any siblings. We will update this section once the information is available.
Charlie Blackmon Wife
Blackmon is happily married to his beautiful partner, Ashley Cook. The couple had their wedding in 2018, and together they are blessed with two children, namely Josie and Wyatt.
Charlie Blackmon Children
Blackmon, together with his wife, Ashley, has two kids: a daughter named Josie and a son named Wyatt.
Charlie Blackmon Salary
Blackmon receives an average annual salary of $14 million. This is per our average wage estimates for a baseball outfielder in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.
Charlie Blackmon Net Worth
Charlie Blackmon’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a baseball outfielder. Through his various sources of income, Blackmon has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Contract
Blackmon signed a six-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies worth $108 million on April 4, 2018. He was named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game after batting .276 with 17 home runs and 40 RBIs. Blackmon hit for the cycle against the Washington Nationals on September 30. In 2018 he batted .291/.358/.502.
Number and Position
As a center fielder, Blackmon wears jersey number 19 at the Colorado Rockies. His Jerseys are available on MLBshop.com with originals and other customized versions of the jersey. Prices vary according to the color, size, and custom among other factors. The jerseys go for anything between $17.99 and $335.99 with free shipping.
Kid
Blackmon finally met the “Charlie Blackmon Kid.” His real name is Tommy Carlson, and he’s from the Denver suburb of Parker. The 2-year-old became an internet sensation after a video of him watching Blackmon being introduced at the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard in Miami on July 11 went viral.
In the video, Carlson is seen watching the television intently, screaming, “It’s Charlie Blackmon! He’s here! Charlie Blackmon! Yes! Charlie Blackmon!” when Blackmon was announced in the National League’s starting lineup.
Walk-Up Song
Despite his peculiar structural and behavioral traits, Blackmon has become one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball. He also has one of the catchiest walk-up songs in the game — the ’80s pop tune “Your Love,” by The Outfield.
Beard
Blackmon has heard the murmurs relating to the beard that cloaks nearly his entire face, and the mullet that has morphed with it. He’s been called a lumberjack look-alike and confused for an extra on “Sons of Anarchy,” among other far-flung comparisons.
“It makes my face really dark,” Blackmon said of the beard, slowly beginning to grin. “Like, it’s hard to know what’s going on under there. I wear the eye black and sunglasses a lot of times, so I kind of like that persona — like I’m a machine or something. I don’t have a face or facial expression. I’m just a ‘Terminator’ or something.”
