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

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

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.