Charlie Blackmon celebrates his 40th birthday, recognized for his impressive MLB career with the Colorado Rockies, including four All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger awards, and the 2017 N.L. batting title. Debuting in 2011, he reached his peak in 2017, leading in runs, hits, and triples while hitting a career-high 37 home runs. Blackmon remained a reliable player until his retirement at 37, finishing with positive WAR in most seasons. The post concludes with a quiz inviting readers to name players with the highest batting averages since 2003.

