MLB
Charlie Blackmon
Charlie Blackmon
Colorado Rockies, Designated Hitter
Age: 38-153d (Jul 01, 1986)
Exp: 11.102 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Round 2 (#72 overall), 2008
Agent(s): ACES
RETIRED
2024-2024 Extension
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
38 | $14,500,000 | $13,000,000 | 5.49% | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 |
| 2025 |
|
39 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
38 | 11.102 | $13,000,000 | $1,500,000 | - | $14,500,000 | $13,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
39 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
38 | $13,000,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $500,000 each for 425, 450, 475, 500 plate appearances
($1.5M earned)
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2023 Arbitration Extension
Charlie Blackmon signed a 6 year , $108,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $108,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $108,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $7,300,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $7,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,300,000
Average Salary:
$7,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $517,500 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $517,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $517,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $517,500
Average Salary:
$517,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $501,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $501,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $501,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $501,000
Average Salary:
$501,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
Charlie Blackmon signed a 1 year , $563,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $563,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,000
Average Salary:
$563,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.102 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$141,045,937
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$563,000 |
$563,000 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$414,000 |
$977,000 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$1,457,000 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$270,437 |
$1,727,437 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$501,000 |
$2,228,437 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$517,500 |
$2,745,937 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,500,000 |
$6,245,937 |
NL Silver Slugger:OF |
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,300,000 |
$13,545,937 |
NL Silver Slugger:OF |
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
$27,545,937 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$21,000,000 |
$48,545,937 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$21,000,000 |
$69,545,937 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$21,000,000 |
$90,545,937 |
|
| 2022 | 36 |
|
Injured / early-termination-declined
|
$21,000,000 |
$111,545,937 |
|
| 2023 | 36 |
|
Active / Player Exercised
|
$15,000,000 |
$126,545,937 |
|
| 2024 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$14,500,000 |
$141,045,937 |
|
| Total |
$141,045,937 |
$141,045,937 |
||||
| Total |
$141,045,937 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$136,982,937 | $2,563,000 | $1,500,000 | $141,045,937 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
22 |
$563,000 |
$563,000 |
$563,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$414,000
|
$414,000 |
$977,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$1,457,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$270,437
|
$270,437 |
$1,727,437 |
||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$501,000
|
$501,000 |
$2,228,437 |
||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$517,500
|
$517,500 |
$2,745,937 |
||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$6,245,937 |
||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$7,300,000
|
$7,300,000 |
$13,545,937 |
||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$12,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$14,000,000 |
$27,545,937 |
|
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$21,000,000
|
$21,000,000 |
$48,545,937 |
||
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$21,000,000
|
$21,000,000 |
$69,545,937 |
||
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$21,000,000
|
$21,000,000 |
$90,545,937 |
||
| 2022 |
|
36 |
$21,000,000
|
$21,000,000 |
$111,545,937 |
||
| 2023 |
|
36 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$126,545,937 |
||
| 2024 |
|
38 |
$13,000,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$14,500,000 |
$141,045,937 |
|
| Total |
$136,982,937 |
$2,563,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$141,045,937 |
$141,045,937 |
||
| Total |
$136,982,937 |
$2,563,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$141,045,937 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$136,982,937 | $2,563,000 | $1,500,000 | $141,045,937 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
COL |
Jun 19, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024 | Hamstring |
| 2023 |
COL |
Jun 11, 2023 - Aug 14, 2023 | Hand |
| 2022 |
COL |
Sep 28, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Knee |
| 2019 |
COL |
May 27, 2019 - Jun 07, 2019 | Calf |
| 2016 |
COL |
Apr 14, 2016 - Apr 29, 2016 | Toe |
-
Sep 30, 2024
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Sep 29, 2023
Signed a 1 year $13 million contract extension with Colorado (COL)
-
Oct 01, 2022
Exercised a $15 million player option for 2023
-
Nov 04, 2021
Exercised a $21 million player option for 2022
-
Apr 04, 2018
Signed a 5 year $94 million contract extension with Colorado (COL)
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $14 million contract with Colorado (COL), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $7.3 million contract with Colorado (COL), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 25, 2016
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 06, 2015
Signed a 1 year $517,500 contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $501k contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Jun 07, 2011
Contract purchased by Colorado (COL)
-
Jun 13, 2008
Signed a contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Jun 05, 2008
Drafted by Colorado (COL): Round 2 (#72 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | COL | 124 | 112 | 499 | 449 | 59 | 115 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 52 | 185 | 43 | 86 | 6 | .256 | .329 | .412 | .741 | 0.63 |
| 2023 | COL | 96 | 89 | 413 | 359 | 57 | 100 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 158 | 39 | 55 | 4 | .279 | .363 | .440 | .803 | 1.31 |
| 2022 | COL | 135 | 128 | 573 | 530 | 60 | 140 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 78 | 222 | 32 | 109 | 4 | .264 | .314 | .419 | .733 | -0.14 |
| 2021 | COL | 150 | 135 | 582 | 514 | 76 | 139 | 25 | 4 | 13 | 78 | 211 | 54 | 91 | 3 | .270 | .351 | .411 | .762 | 0.96 |
| 2020 | COL | 59 | 59 | 247 | 221 | 31 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 42 | 99 | 19 | 44 | 2 | .303 | .356 | .448 | .804 | 0.92 |
| 2019 | COL | 140 | 136 | 634 | 580 | 112 | 182 | 42 | 7 | 32 | 86 | 334 | 40 | 104 | 2 | .314 | .364 | .576 | .940 | 2.28 |
| 2018 | COL | 157 | 152 | 695 | 626 | 119 | 182 | 31 | 7 | 29 | 70 | 314 | 59 | 134 | 12 | .291 | .358 | .502 | .860 | 1.02 |
| 2017 | COL | 159 | 158 | 722 | 644 | 137 | 215 | 36 | 14 | 37 | 104 | 390 | 65 | 135 | 14 | .334 | .402 | .606 | 1.008 | 5.54 |
| 2016 | COL | 143 | 135 | 638 | 578 | 111 | 187 | 35 | 5 | 29 | 82 | 319 | 43 | 102 | 17 | .324 | .381 | .552 | .933 | 4.64 |
| 2015 | COL | 157 | 146 | 677 | 614 | 93 | 176 | 31 | 9 | 17 | 58 | 276 | 46 | 112 | 45 | .287 | .347 | .450 | .797 | 1.99 |
| 2014 | COL | 154 | 135 | 642 | 593 | 82 | 171 | 27 | 3 | 19 | 72 | 261 | 31 | 96 | 28 | .288 | .335 | .440 | .775 | 2.01 |
| 2013 | COL | 82 | 56 | 256 | 246 | 35 | 76 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 115 | 7 | 49 | 7 | .309 | .336 | .467 | .803 | 0.59 |
| 2012 | COL | 42 | 24 | 120 | 113 | 15 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 46 | 4 | 17 | 1 | .283 | .325 | .407 | .732 | 0.23 |
| 2011 | COL | 27 | 25 | 101 | 98 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 5 | .255 | .277 | .296 | .573 | -0.71 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $4,380,419
- Avg. Salary: $4,380,419
- MLB Rank: 232
- DH Rank: 7
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $13,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Charlie Blackmon to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | 1 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 37 |
| Justin Turner | 1 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 39 |
| Albert Pujols | 1 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 41 |
| Matt Carpenter | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 38 |
| Averages | 1 | $5,310,000 | $5,310,000 | 38.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Blackmon's current age (38), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $8,832,380 | $4,416,190 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Blackmon statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrew McCutchen
2022-2023
|
75.93 | 0.90 | 0.46 | 0.91 | 0.25 | 0.74 | 0.35 | 0.14 | 1.60 |
|
Justin Turner
2022-2023
|
84.31 | 1.04 | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.28 | 0.79 | 0.36 | 0.17 | 2.30 |
|
Albert Pujols
2020-2021
|
66.67 | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.23 | 0.69 | 0.29 | 0.18 | -0.86 |
|
Matt Carpenter
2022-2023
|
37.54 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.84 | 0.24 | 0.89 | 0.40 | 0.28 | 3.47 |
| Average | 66.11 | 0.80 | 0.55 | 0.74 | 0.25 | 0.78 | 0.35 | 0.19 | 1.63 |
|
Charlie Blackmon
2023-2024
|
66.08 | 0.99 | 0.42 | 0.63 | 0.27 | 0.77 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 1.40 |
| Pct Change | -0.05 | 23.75 | -23.64 | 14.86 | 7.20 | -1.92 | 0.86 | -21.05 | -14.11 |
| Median Prime % Change | -0.05% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -1.57% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Charlie Blackmon
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $4,380,419 | $4,380,419 |
