Charlie Blackmon doubles during a September 1, 2009 California League game against the Lake Elsinore Storm. During the 2009 campaign, Blackmon hit .307/.370/.433 with seven homers, 34 doubles, 69 RBIs and 30 stolen bases in 550 at-bats for the high Class-A Modesto Nuts. The Rockies selected Blackmon in the second round of the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Georgia Tech.