NEWS: Cole Hamels (Birthday 27th December), Famous American MLB Player, Biography of Cole Hamels, Career, Personal Life, Awards & Achievement

Cole Hamels Positions: P-112

Full Name: Colbert Richard Hamels Born: December 27,1983 in San Diego, California Height: 6-3 Weight: 170 ; Bats: Left Throws: Left High School: Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, California) "Broncos" College: None Drafted: Selected by Philadelphia Phillies in 1st Round (17th overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft (June-Reg) Signed by Scout: Darrell Conner MLB Debut: May 12,2006

Cole Hamels History:

Colbert Michael Hamels, called Cole Hamels is born in San Diego, California, on December 27, 1983. Cole Hamels is a Baseball player. Cole Hamels is a left-handed starting pitcher. Cole Hamels is played for the Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels throws the baseball as four usual forms, likewise - seam fastball, changeup, and a curveball. Cole Hamels is awarded ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the 2008 World Series and National League Championship Series. Cole Hamels scores 4–0 record in the playoffs.

Cole Hamels Childhood:

Cole Hamels is studied at Meadowbrook Middle School, Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego, California.

Cole Hamels Minor league career:

Cole Hamels’ Minor League Career is begined in 2003. The match is started at Single-A Lakewood.

Cole Hamels Major league career:

Cole Hamels scores 15 Cincinnati Reds in his first game on April 21, 2007.

Cole Hamels Personal Profile:

Cole Hamels is lived in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cole Hamels’ wife is Heidi Strobel. Cole Hamels married her on December 31, 2006. Cole Hamels is going to Philadelphia to examine his elbow by Dr. Michael Ciccotti on March 16, 2009.

Cole Hamels in Present:

On Tuesday, the Phillies says, “It is the good news for Hamels that his elbow is not damaged.”

The Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Junior says, "He'll start when he's ready to start." "If it's Opening Day, it's Opening Day. If it's some time beyond that, then that's when it will be. He'll let us know what the pace is. It'll depend on how he continues to progress. For us, again, it's the same old mantra: It's not about Opening Day. It's about 162 games, and hopefully beyond 162 games, that we really have to worry about."

Amaro says, "Anytime a guy is logging a lot more innings than he has in the past, you have to monitor it." "Hopefully it's a learning experience for Cole and for us, as far as how he prepares himself in the off-season and making sure these things don't occur."

"He was progressing. His velocity was progressing. He never throws hard early. He's a terrible Spring Training guy, and it takes him a while to get his arm speed up. He's a slow starter. What would have concerned me was if he had regressed -- if he had gone from 83 to 84 [mph] to 79 to 80, and that was not happening. His strength is still good. He just had soreness that was persistent, and that was the reason why we had to deal with it."

Amaro Junior told to Hamels, "You want him to be up there and pitching." "Obviously, that'll be the telltale sign that Cole is back and pitching. But overall this is pretty good news. Until he's up on the mound, pitching and competing, then we'll know that Cole is pitching like Cole can. But overall, we're pretty pleased with the way things have worked out."

Awards

Cole Hamels in 2002 - 1st team High School All-American P
Cole Hamels in 2003 - Low A All-Star SP
Cole Hamels in 2003 - Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player of the Year
Cole Hamels in 2007 - Played in MLB All-Star Game
Cole Hamels in 2007 - NL Cy Young Award (Voting Rank: # 6)
Cole Hamels in 2008 - World Series Most Valuable Player
Cole Hamels in 2008 - Philadelphia Phillies Player of the Year
Cole Hamels in 2008 - NLCS Most Valuable Player
Cole Hamels in 2008 - Major League 2nd All-Star (end of season) SP

Best Tools (Baseball America)

Cole Hamels in 2007 - NL Best Changeup (3rd)
Cole Hamels in 2007 - NL Best Curveball (3rd)
Cole Hamels in 2008 - NL Best Changeup (2nd)
Cole Hamels in 2008 - NL Best Control (3rd)
Cole Hamels in 2008 - NL Best Curveball (3rd)

Prospect Rankings

Cole Hamels Ranking in 2003 - #5 ranked for PHI
Cole Hamels Ranking in 2004 - #17 ranked MLB
Cole Hamels Ranking in 2004 - #1 ranked for PHI
Cole Hamels Ranking in 2005 - #71 ranked MLB
Cole Hamels Ranking in 2005 - #3 ranked for PHI
Cole Hamels Ranking in 2006 - #68 ranked MLB
Cole Hamels Ranking in 2006 - #1 ranked for PHI