DENVER (KDVR) -- A Colorado Rockies player who retired last year will be sticking around this year, but now as a special assistant to the general manager. Charlie Blackmon spent his entire 14-year Major League Baseball career with the Rockies and retired after the 2024 season. On Saturday, the club announced that Blackmon will assist in "all areas of baseball operations" as a special assistant to General Manager Bill Schmidt. Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon talks retirement, his walk-up song and if he’ll keep the beard “Charlie has been an integral part of the Rockies organization for over a decade, both on and off the field,” Schmidt said. “His leadership, deep understanding of the game and passion for this franchise make him the perfect fit to step into this new role. We’re thrilled to have him bring his unique insight and experience back to the Rockies players and front office.” Blackmon announced his decision to retire in September and the Rockies honored him during his final home series. Former Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon lists $4.3M Denver home During his 1,624 games, according to the Rockies, Blackmon recorded: 996 runs scored (second most in franchise history) 1,805 hits (second most in franchise history) 334 doubles (second most in franchise history) 26 triples (most in franchise history) 2,956 total bases (second most in franchise history) 227 home runs (tied for fifth most in franchise history) 801 runners batted in (fourth most in franchise history) 485 walks (third most in franchise history) 148 stolen bases 4 All-Star designations 2 Silver Slugger awards Only one player has ever played more games with the Rockies than Blackmon and that's Todd Helton, who retired after 2,247 games in 2013.