Cole Hamels

Baseball pitcher, World Series champion

Cole Hamels - Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born

December 27th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball pitcher played for teams including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers. Achieved recognition for contributions during the 2008 World Series, helping the Phillies secure the title. Earned the World Series Most Valuable Player award that same year. Recorded a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 2015 while with the Phillies. Recognized for significant strikeout totals and consistent performance over a long career.

Won the 2008 World Series MVP award

Pitched a no-hitter in 2015

Played for the Philadelphia Phillies

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