Charlie Blackmon’s career timeline: From promising college pitcher to Colorado Rockies icon
Spring/Summer 2008: After getting impactful offensive and defensive reps in Texas, Blackmon breaks out with Georgia Tech as its starting right fielder. He hits .396 in 62 games, with eight homers, 45 RBIs and 25 stolen bases. That June, the Rockies select him in the second round at No. 72 overall, and he signs for a $563,000 bonus.