Charlie Blackmon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2024)
Charlie Blackmon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2024 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,624 career games, he hit .293 with 1,805 hits, 227 home runs, and 801 RBI. Charlie Blackmon was a 4-time All-Star and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 17,836.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 221 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-06-07
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Charles Cobb Blackmon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,624 | 6,165 | 996 | 1,805 | 334 | 68 | 227 | 801 | 148 | 485 | 1,142 | .293 | .353 | .479 | .832 | 17,836 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career SLG .479 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +17.6% above league average.
Career OPS .832 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | 27 | 98 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .320 (-14%) | .399 (-26%) | .719 (-20%) | -308.0 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 42 | 113 | 15 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .283 | .254 (+11%) | .318 (+2%) | .405 (avg) | .724 (+1%) | 22.3 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 82 | 246 | 35 | 76 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 49 | .309 | .253 (+22%) | .317 (+6%) | .396 (+18%) | .714 (+13%) | 492.9 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 154 | 593 | 82 | 171 | 27 | 3 | 19 | 72 | 28 | 31 | 96 | .288 | .251 (+15%) | .313 (+7%) | .386 (+14%) | .700 (+11%) | 1212.7 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 157 | 614 | 93 | 176 | 31 | 9 | 17 | 58 | 43 | 46 | 112 | .287 | .254 (+13%) | .316 (+10%) | .404 (+11%) | .721 (+10%) | 1326.7 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 143 | 578 | 111 | 187 | 35 | 5 | 29 | 82 | 17 | 43 | 102 | .324 | .255 (+27%) | .321 (+18%) | .417 (+32%) | .738 (+26%) | 3094.2 |
| 2017 | COL | NL | 159 | 644 | 137 | 213 | 35 | 14 | 37 | 104 | 14 | 65 | 135 | .331 | .254 (+30%) | .324 (+23%) | .425 (+41%) | .750 (+33%) | 4536.5 |
| 2018 | COL | NL | 156 | 626 | 119 | 182 | 31 | 7 | 29 | 70 | 12 | 59 | 134 | .291 | .247 (+17%) | .318 (+13%) | .409 (+23%) | .727 (+18%) | 2352.5 |
| 2019 | COL | NL | 140 | 580 | 112 | 182 | 42 | 7 | 32 | 86 | 2 | 40 | 104 | .314 | .252 (+24%) | .322 (+13%) | .434 (+32%) | .757 (+24%) | 2758.1 |
| 2020 | COL | NL | 59 | 221 | 31 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 19 | 44 | .303 | .244 (+24%) | .321 (+11%) | .417 (+7%) | .739 (+9%) | 325.4 |
| 2021 | COL | NL | 150 | 514 | 76 | 139 | 25 | 4 | 13 | 78 | 3 | 54 | 91 | .270 | .243 (+11%) | .317 (+11%) | .410 (avg) | .727 (+5%) | 616.5 |
| 2022 | COL | NL | 135 | 530 | 60 | 140 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 78 | 4 | 32 | 109 | .264 | .242 (+9%) | .311 (+1%) | .394 (+6%) | .706 (+4%) | 308.4 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 96 | 359 | 57 | 100 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 4 | 39 | 55 | .279 | .248 (+12%) | .320 (+13%) | .414 (+6%) | .734 (+9%) | 709.5 |
| 2024 | COL | NL | 124 | 449 | 59 | 115 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 52 | 6 | 43 | 86 | .256 | .243 (+5%) | .312 (+5%) | .399 (+3%) | .711 (+4%) | 388.4 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,624 | 6,165 | 996 | 1,805 | 334 | 68 | 227 | 801 | 148 | 485 | 1,142 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 17,836 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1623 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 802 | 3095 | 608 | 1019 | 134 | 481 | .329 |
| Away | 821 | 3067 | 388 | 784 | 93 | 320 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-29 | COL | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-28 | COL | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024-09-27 | COL | LAD | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024-09-26 | COL | STL | W | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-09-25 | COL | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-24 | COL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-22 | COL | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024-09-21 | COL | LAD | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024-09-20 | COL | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-09-16 | COL | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1302 | 1249 | 2499 | 65 | 33 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | OF | 27 | 25 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | COL | OF | 33 | 24 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | COL | OF | 68 | 56 | 112 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | COL | OF | 142 | 135 | 317 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | COL | OF | 155 | 146 | 327 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | COL | OF | 138 | 135 | 293 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | COL | OF | 158 | 158 | 339 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | COL | OF | 151 | 151 | 293 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | COL | OF | 135 | 134 | 232 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | COL | OF | 50 | 50 | 101 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | COL | OF | 137 | 134 | 211 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | COL | OF | 51 | 49 | 83 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | COL | OF | 30 | 28 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | COL | OF | 27 | 24 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 93 |
| Center Field | 692 |
| Right Field | 560 |
| Designated Hitter | 243 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-06-15 |
| 2017 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-05-27 |
| 2017 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2017 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-06-25 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-08-13 |
| 2016 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-04-06 |
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-09-22 |
Salary History
Charlie Blackmon's recorded salaries total $4,998,500 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Blackmon's career ran from 2011 to 2024. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | COL | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | $517,500 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | $501,000 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | $480,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,998,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 2007, 2008 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 205.0 | 420 | 3 |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 26th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
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Charlie Blackmon: the record in brief
The bio dates Charlie Blackmon's major league debut to June 7, 2011. All of the seasons listed were played for the Colorado Rockies. Born on July 1, 1986, in Suwanee, GA, USA, Blackmon is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 221 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Blackmon's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Cobb Blackmon.
Blackmon finished with 1,805 hits from 6,165 at bats in 1,624 games, which works out to .293, plus 227 home runs, 801 RBI, and 148 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .353 and .479 give Blackmon a career OPS of .832. Measured against the leagues Blackmon played in, the .293 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 16.9% above the league. The OPS comparison is .832 to a league .726, 14.7% above average. The home run peak was 37 in 2017 with the Colorado Rockies. 2017 produced Blackmon's most hits, 213 of them for the Colorado Rockies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Blackmon
- What years did Charlie Blackmon play?
- Charlie Blackmon played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2024.
- Was Charlie Blackmon a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Blackmon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Blackmon hit?
- Charlie Blackmon hit 227 career home runs with 1,805 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Blackmon play for?
- Charlie Blackmon played for one team, the Colorado Rockies (2011–2024).
- Did Charlie Blackmon win an MVP award?
- No. Charlie Blackmon did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Charlie Blackmon win?
- Charlie Blackmon won 2 Silver Slugger awards (2016 and 2017). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Charlie Blackmon's career stats?
- In 1,624 games, Charlie Blackmon had 1,805 hits, 227 home runs, 801 RBI, 996 runs, and 148 stolen bases, with a .293 batting average.
- How much did Charlie Blackmon earn in his career?
- Charlie Blackmon's recorded salaries total $4,998,500 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Blackmon's career ran from 2011 to 2024. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2013.
- What was Charlie Blackmon's salary?
- Charlie Blackmon's last recorded salary was $3,500,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $3,500,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $480,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Charlie Blackmon play?
- Charlie Blackmon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Blackmon and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Blackmon was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 221 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Blackmon hit each season?
- Charlie Blackmon's home runs by season: 1 in 2011, 2 in 2012, 6 in 2013, 19 in 2014, 17 in 2015, 29 in 2016, 37 in 2017, 29 in 2018, 32 in 2019, 6 in 2020, 13 in 2021, 16 in 2022, 8 in 2023, and 12 in 2024. His most in one season was 37, in 2017.
- What was Charlie Blackmon's career batting average?
- Charlie Blackmon batted .293 over his career, with 1,805 hits in 6,165 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Blackmon have?
- Charlie Blackmon drove in 801 runs in his career.