Colorado Rockies outfield Charlie Blackmon says he is retiring from professional baseball. Blackmon made the announcement early Monday evening in a post on X. He says he has been "blessed" to play for the Rockies for his entire career.

The 38-year-old outfielder’s hard-charging play, gnarly mountain-man beard and infectious walk-up song made him a fan favorite.

Long-time Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday after 14 seasons. Blackmon posted the news to social media: "As a kid you play the game because you love it, like nothing else matters. I still play the game that way, but I don't feel like a kid anymore. My perspective has changed.