The 14-year veteran will assist in all aspects of baseball operations
As Rockies Fest began on Saturday morning at a snowy Coors Field, the team announced that former Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has rejoined the organization as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt.
Player ➡️ Front Office@Chuck_Nazty is rejoining the organization as Special Assistant to the General Manager. pic.twitter.com/LtZ4GDtCNP
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) January 25, 2025
Blackmon, 38, retired after the 2024 season after spending the entirety of his 14-year big league career with the Rockies. Drafted in the second round in 2008, Blackmon went on to hit .293 with 996 runs scored, 1,805 hits, 334 doubles, 68 triples, 227 home runs, 801 RBI and 148 stolen bases in 1,624 Major League games. He as a four-time All-Star (2014, 2017-19) and two-time Silver Slugger (2016-17), and won the National League Batting Title in 2017 with a .331 average. He also played an instrumental part in helping lead the Rockies to consecutive playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018.
Blackmon also left his mark in the franchise history books. He ranks in the top six in triples (first), games played (second), runs scored (second), hits (second), doubles (second), extra-base hits (629, second), total bases (2,956, second), walks (485, third), RBI (fourth) and home runs (T-5th, Carlos González).
“Charlie has been an integral part of the Rockies organization for over a decade, both on and off the field,” said Rockies Senior Vice President & General Manager Bill Schmidt in the press release. “His leadership, deep understanding of the game and passion for this franchise make him the perfect fit to step into this new role. We’re thrilled to have him bring his unique insight and experience back to the Rockies players and front office.”
He joins the likes of fellow Rockies legends: manager Clint Hurdle, Hall of Fame first baseman Todd Helton, and third baseman Vinny Castilla, all of whom hold the title of special assistant. Blackmon’s role has been described as working in all aspects of baseball operations.
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