Cole Hamels, American professional baseball player. Achievements include being a member of the World Series Championship winning Philadelphia Phillies, 2008. Named National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player, Major League Baseball, 2008, World Series Most Valuable Player, 2008; named to National League All-Star Team, 2007; recipient Babe Ruth award, Baseball Writers' Association America, New York Chapter, 2009.
Background
Hamels, Cole was born on December 27, 1983 in San Diego, California, United States.
Career
Draft pick Philadelphia Phillies, 2002, pitcher, since 2006.
Named National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player, Major League Baseball, 2008, World Series Most Valuable Player, 2008. Named to National League All-Star Team, 2007. Recipient Babe Ruth award, Baseball Writers' Association America, New York Chapter, 2009.
Named National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player, Major League Baseball, 2008, World Series Most Valuable Player, 2008. Named to National League All-Star Team, 2007. Recipient Babe Ruth award, Baseball Writers' Association America, New York Chapter, 2009.