Cole Hamels, named NLCS and World Series MVP during the Philadelphia Phillies' championship run in 2008, has officially hung up his cleats after 15 MLB seasons
Hamels stuck with the Phillies’ rotation after that season and quickly became a reliable lefty arm. His favorite pitch was a wickedly deceptive change-up that baffled hitters. Mixed with his other pitches, Hamels ate innings, eclipsing 200 innings in eight of his 15 seasons.
Starting pitcher Cole Hamels of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field Sept 16, 2019, in Chicago. In his 10th season with the Phils, Hamels tossed a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in 2015, striking out 13 batters. He was moved to the Texas Rangers later that season. Hamels remained with the Rangers three more seasons before joining the Cubs in 2018.
Hamels spent 2019 with the Cubs and 2020 with the Atlanta Braves, though that stint didn’t last long. Hamels pitched just 3.1 innings with Atlanta, giving up three earned runs. Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park Oct. 9, 2008, in Philadelphia.Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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