I have one card of Charlie Blackmon, from 2011 Topps Update.
Playing career: Outfielder Charlie Blackmon came up with the
Rockies in 2011. He steadily improved each season, and by 2013 he hit well
enough (.309, 6 HR, 22 RBI in 82 games) that the Rockies traded Dexter Fowler
after the season so Blackmon could be the full-time center fielder.
Where he is now: He went six-for-six on Opening Day, tying a
Rockies record, and hasn’t stopped hitting since. In 45 games this season he is hitting .335 with 9 HR and 32 RBI. Yesterday he was 1-4 in a loss to the Giants.
My memories: Only know him from his card. Have been too busy
to follow much baseball outside of the Yankees this year so was unaware of his
fast start.
Google Autocomplete results: He is first when you type
Charlie Bl, ahead of Charlie Bloods Garfield, a restaurant in a New Jersey
town. There do not appear to be any other prominent Charlie Blackmons.
Coming up next: The next profile will be Chad Blackwell.
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