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Charlie Blackmon announces he's retiring after playing for Colorado Rockies his entire career

Updated on: September 23, 2024 / 7:50 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Outfielder Charlie Blackmon to retire after spending entire career with Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfield Charlie Blackmon says he is retiring from professional baseball and "ready to embrace the next phase of my life."

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon bats during the Wednesday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies on September 4, 2024 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Blackmon made the announcement early Monday evening in a post on X. He says he feels blessed to have played for the Rockies for his entire career.

"It is with a thankful heart and a career's worth of memories that I choose a new path," Blackmon said.

Blackmon first played for the Rockies in 2011. He is a four-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger award winner.

The fan favorite who often goes by the nickname "Chuck Nazty" made sure to thank all the Rockies fans that have supported him throughout his career, as well as his teammates and his coaches.

Jesse Sarles

Jesse Sarles manages the web content and publishing operations for CBS Colorado. He writes articles about Colorado news and sports in and around the Denver area.