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Cole Hamels | Starting Pitcher

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (29) / 12/27/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 192
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Cole Hamels struck out 10 Marlins on Monday, but he still took a loss after allowing two runs in six innings.
Even Alex Sanabia proved too much for the Phillies offense. Hamels is now 1-7 this year, even though he's given the Phillies seven quality starts in 10 tries. The Phillies have been limited to one or no runs in half of his outings. May 20 - 10:08 PM

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Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels yielded five runs and two homers in five innings Wednesday in a loss to the Indians.

Hamels dropped to 1-6, but this is his first poor outing since April 7; he had a 2.41 ERA over his previous six starts. Subpar command has definitely plagued him this season, but it doesn't help matters that the Phillies have completely thrown defense out the window and started going with a Domonic Young-John Mayberry Jr.-Delmon Young outfield.
May 15 - 5:55 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels gave up two runs in six innings in Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Hamels labored at times, as he walked five and threw just 54 out of 98 pitches for strikes. While he managed to keep the damage to a minimum, he just didn't get any run support. With a 4.18 ERA and 43/22 K/BB ratio across 51 2/3 innings, Hamels has been inconsistent in the early part of the season, but we're expecting better results moving forward. He'll try again for his second win next week against the Indians.
May 10 - 12:38 AM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels held the Marlins to two runs over eight innings Saturday but took his fourth loss.

Hamels struck out six batters and didn't issue a walk, but he allowed solo homers to Marcell Ozuna and Chris Valaika, and the Philadelphia offense failed to bail him out. Hamels is now 1-4 with a 4.34 ERA in seven starts this season. He will hope to get better support in his next scheduled outing against the Diamondbacks.
May 4 - 9:37 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels pitched around six walks to pick up his first win Sunday, allowing one run over six frames in a 5-1 victory over the Mets.

The left-hander was uncharacteristically wild, but he was able to pitch around it by permitting just two hits and striking out eight. Hamels' first two starts this season were rough, but he's posted a 2.33 ERA since. The southpaw has a good shot to keep it going next weekend against the feeble Marlins' lineup.
Apr 28 - 4:51 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels remained winless despite a superb start Tuesday, as he held the Pirates to two runs while striking out six over eight frames.

He allowed seven hits – including a solo homer to Gaby Sanchez – while walking just one. Hamels threw 118 pitches after failing to crack the 100-pitch mark in three of his first four outings. The left-hander has registered a quality start each of the last three times out and has struck out nearly a batter per inning, but he’s still looking for his first W. He’ll get another crack at it Sunday against the Mets.
Apr 23 - 10:04 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels pitched well in a no-decision Thursday, giving up three runs while striking out eight over seven frames in a loss to the Cardinals.

The first two runs Hamels surrendered came under dubious circumstances, as it appeared that a Yadier Molina two-RBI double in the fourth inning actually landed just foul. It was a nice showing regardless, as the lefty permitted just five hits and walked a pair. Hamels has put up two straight solid outings, but he's still looking for his first win. He'll take a 6.46 ERA and 1.44 WHIP into next week's start against the Pirates.
Apr 18 - 10:15 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels limited the Marlins to one run over six innings Saturday night in a no-decision.

Hamels carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning before Adeiny Hechavarria tripled and Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez drove him in with a single. Hamels wound up allowing only three hits -- striking out five batters -- but the Philadelphia offense wasn't able to do much and the Fish won it in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Apr 13 - 10:05 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels allowed eight earned runs over 5 2/3 innings Sunday in a loss to the Royals.

Hamels also struggled in his regular-season debut last week against the Braves, allowing five runs on three homers. The left-hander is now 0-2 with a 10.97 ERA through his first two starts of the 2013 campaign. He will try to get on track next time out against the Marlins.
Apr 7 - 5:07 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels was tagged for three homers and five runs in five innings by the Braves in a loss Monday.

Freddie Freeman, Dan Uggla and Justin Upton all took Hamels deep tonight, as the left-hander surrendered three homers for just the second time since the beginning of 2011. That's the power of this reloaded Braves lineup. We wouldn't worry much about Hamels, who should be better when he gets the Royals at home this weekend.
Apr 1 - 10:19 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels will start Opening Day for the Phillies.

The decision doesn't come as a big surprise, as Roy Halladay endorsed him for the assignment early on in camp and the rotation was arranged with him in mind. This will be Hamels' first career Opening Day start.
Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
Mar 14 - 5:52 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Bouncing back from a shellacking at the hands of the Dominican Republic, Cole Hamels limited the Astros to one run and one hit over five innings in a win Sunday.

Hamels gave up eight runs and 12 hits in 2 2/3 innings in an exhibition against the Dominicans on Tuesday, but since that doesn't count in the stats, he has a fine 0.90 ERA this spring. He struck out one and walked one today.
Mar 10 - 5:09 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels was pounded for eight runs and 12 hits in 2 2/3 innings by the Dominican Republic in an exhibition Tuesday.

In his defense, Hamels was facing a lineup with six possible All-Stars. Still, that's quite a spanking he took. Jose Reyes homered off him, and Hanley Ramirez doubled twice. Even Miguel Tejada doubled off him. Hamels did pitch well in his first two starts of the spring, so maybe we shouldn't hold this one against him.
Mar 5 - 4:15 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels struck out five while holding the Braves to an unearned run over three innings on Thursday.

Hamels still hasn't shown any signs of the reported winter shoulder soreness. He's on track to be the Phillies' Opening Day starter.
Feb 28 - 5:24 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels threw two scoreless innings Saturday in his start versus the Astros.

Hamels, the likely choice to start Opening Day for the Phillies, experienced a little shoulder soreness when he first started his offseason throwing program, but there's been no problem since. Barring some sort of setback this spring, he's a top-five fantasy starter in our eyes.
Feb 23 - 4:13 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Ruiz
2Erik Kratz
1B1Ryan Howard
2B1Chase Utley
2Freddy Galvis
SS1Jimmy Rollins
3B1Michael Young
2Kevin Frandsen
LF1Domonic Brown
CF1Ben Revere
RF1Delmon Young
2John Mayberry
3Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Cole Hamels
2Roy Halladay
3Cliff Lee
4Kyle Kendrick
5John Lannan
6Jonathan Pettibone
7Tyler Cloyd
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jonathan Papelbon
2Mike Adams
3Antonio Bastardo
4Jeremy Horst
5Chad Durbin
6Phillippe Aumont
7Justin De Fratus
8B.J. Rosenberg