Cole Hamels
- W-L 10-11
- ERA 4.32
- K 168
- Walks 43
- WHIP 1.29
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 190
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Born: Dec 27, 1983 - San Diego, CA
- College: None
- Draft: 2002 - 1st round (17th pick) by the Philadelphia Phillies
News and Notes
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Nov 4
Manager Charlie Manuel said Tuesday that he would have confidence in sending Hamels out to the mound for a potential Game 7 Thursday, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. Recommendation: Hamels was quoted as saying he could not wait for the season to be over after his last outing, which was interpreted by some to mean that he had given up on pitching well in the postseason. Hamels said he did not realize how his answer to a question about how he would assess his season would look in print. "I think Charlie knows me," Hamels said. "He's managed me for quite a few years. I think the only doubt it left in people's minds was the fans', and that hurts because I love the city of Philadelphia and I play as hard as I possibly can. I might not necessarily have the results that they hope, but I know that if I go out there and do everything I possibly can, and in the end, if they see that I've left everything I possibly can out on the field, then I think they can respect that." |
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Nov 3
Hamels isn't ready to call it a season. Hamels wants to pitch again if the Phillies need him against the New York Yankees in the World Series. Advice: Hamels angered fans and created a stir on talk radio with his comments after his latest poor outing Saturday night. He clarified those remarks after the Phillies avoided elimination with an 8-6 victory in Game 5 on Monday night. "Sometimes I might not say the best things or the smartest things, but I've learned and am learning," Hamels said. "I wasn't able to sleep the past couple of nights because of it." |
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Nov 2
LHP Cole Hamels is nearing the finish of a frustrating season, and after coming unglued Saturday night in Game 3 of the World Series, he said, "I can't wait for it to end. It's been mentally draining. At year's end, you just can't wait for a fresh start." Some context: Hamels had just gotten through saying he'd relish a chance to start a potential Game 7 Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. So, Hamels was neither bailing on his teammates nor racing home to book reservations for a winter vacation. But his comments were poorly worded, catching manager Charlie Manuel off guard and sparking questions about whether Hamels is in the right frame of mind to start a decisive Game 7. "I was totally surprised with what he said," said Manuel, sitting in his office Sunday before Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park. "I was totally surprised. I don't know exactly what he meant by that. But at the same time, I understand his frustration. He was the MVP of the World Series last year. This guy's been a good pitcher ever since he came up. This year has been tough on him." |
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