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High School and Draft

Hamels attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego, California. According to Tony Gwynn, lots of scouts were interested in Hamels whil he was pitching for RBHS because his fastball was clocked as high as 94 mph. However, he broke his arm in his sophomore year, so some teams, like the San Diego Padres lost interest. Nonetheless, Hamels was drafted in the first round of the 2002 baseball draft by the Phillies. ^[1] Rancho Bernardo High School, or RBHS, is a public high school in the Poway Unified School District of San Diego County, California. ... Nickname: Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: , Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government  - Mayor Jerry Sanders  - City Attorney Michael Aguirre  - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein Donna Frye Jim Madaffer... Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9, 1960 in Los Angeles, California) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ...

Minor League Career

He pitched in the Phillies minor league system starting in 2003, beginning at single A Lakewood. Later that season, he was promoted to advanced A Clearwater. However, Hamels was plagued by injuries the next two seasons, pitching only sparingly. He missed most of the 2004 season with an elbow injury. In 2005, he broke his pitching hand in a bar fight before the season began^[2], and once he recovered, then hurt his back, and was shut down for the rest of the season. In 2006, a healthy Hamels started again at Clearwater, and then was sent to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where in just three games, he struck out 36 batters while giving up only one walk and one run. ^[3] His minor league totals were 14-4, with 273 strikeouts in 35 games pitched.^[4] The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... League South Atlantic League Division Northern Division Year founded 2001 Major League affiliation Philadelphia Phillies Home ballpark FirstEnergy Park Previous home ballparks City Lakewood, New Jersey Current uniform colors navy blue, red Previous uniform colors Logo design A swimming blue crab with a baseball bobbing in front of it. ... League Florida State League Division West Division Year founded 1985 Major League affiliation Philadelphia Phillies Home ballpark Bright House Networks Field Previous home ballparks Jack Russell Stadium (1985-2003) City Clearwater, Florida Current uniform colors red, indigo, peach, navy Previous uniform colors red, blue Logo design A thresher shark superimposed... The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... The Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Red Barons are an International League team based in the metropolitan area of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. ...

Major League Career

2006

Hamels was called up to the Phillies in May 2006.^[3] In his MLB debut on May 12, 2006 in which he pitched five scoreless innings while allowing only one hit striking out seven batters but walking five, Hamels earned a no decision against the Cincinnati Reds after fellow pitcher Ryan Madson, gave up a 2 run lead in relief of Hamels. ^[5] In his second career start, Hamels was generally dominant until the seventh inning, in which he was pulled after he allowed several baserunners, but again received a no decision.^[6] A shoulder injury scratched Hamels from the lineup of what would have originally been his third major league start. He was put on the 15 day disabled list ^[7] and returned on June 6 to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10 - 1, for his first Major League victory. On August 14, 2006, Hamels had his best start of his rookie campaign, shutting out the New York Mets over eight innings and striking out nine in the 13-0 victory^[8]. May 2006 : ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → May 1, 2006 (Monday) Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association outraged Vatican by planning to ordain another bishop, Liu Xinhong in Anhui Province. ... is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames None Ballpark Great American Ball Park... Ryan Michael Madson (b. ... In baseball, the disabled list (a. ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-Backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World Series titles...

2007

On 21 April 2007 Hamels struck out 15 Cincinnati Reds in his first career complete game. He allowed one run on five hits and two walks, setting a career high for strikeouts. ^[9] On 16 May 2007 he carried a perfect game into the 7th inning, where he walked leadoff man Rickie Weeks and then surrendered a home run to the next batter, J.J. Hardy. He struck out 11 batters in a 6-2 decision over the Milwaukee Brewers.^[10] On June 12, 2007, Hamels went eight innings to become the first National League pitcher of the season to win nine games. Hamels is currently 14-5. On July 1, 2007, Cole was named to the NL All Star Team for the first time. ^[11] is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames None Ballpark Great American Ball Park... In baseball, a complete game (denoted by CG) is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game himself, without the benefit of a relief pitcher. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Pitcher David Cone (left) of the New York Yankees reacting to the completion of his perfect game with catcher Joe Girardi on July 18, 1999. ... Rickie Weeks (born 13 September 1982 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is a professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... James Jerry J.J. Hardy (born August 19, 1982 in Tucson, AZ) is the starting shortstop for the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Scouting Report

Cole Hamels has an unusual arsenal of pitches for a strikeout pitcher. His low 90's fastball, high 70's circle changeup and his above average curveball result in a high strikeout ratio. Generally, strikeout pitchers have either an overpowering fastball or a large arsenal of off speed pitches. For being a "2.5 pitch" pitcher, Cole Hamels has had an unusual amount of success as a starter. His changeup is one of the best in Major League Baseball. The reason his changeup is so effective is because it comes out of the same exact arm slot as the fastball. Hamels also has an incredible ability to maintain the same arm speed throwing the changeup that he does throwing his fastball. This results in extremely deceptive movement, causing hitters to be way out in front of the change. It was mentioned in a 2007 game to be a "Wiffle Ball" changeup^{[citation needed]}. Wiffleball is a sport generally enjoyed by children and families. ...

Personal

• Hamels is married to Playboy model and former Survivor contestant Heidi Strobel ^[12]
• Since his rookie year, Cole has had his own fan club that shows up to most of his home games called The Cole Patrol, "The Cole Mine", and "The Cole Train".
• Hamels has a fansite, called Cole Hamels Facts

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References

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ...

External links

• Cole Hamels at ESPN.com
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• Cole Hamels Slide Show
• Cole Hamels Facts