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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Cole Hamels, whose full name is <a href="/biography/cole-hamels">Colbert Michael “Cole” Hamels</a>, was born on December 27, 1983, in San Diego, California, to Amanda and Gary Hamels. He is the eldest of four siblings. Cole was academically gifted and athletically talented during his school years. He attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego, where his baseball talent quickly became evident.</p>

<p>He was drafted directly out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the 2002 MLB Draft. He began his professional journey in the Phillies' minor league system, carefully honing his skills on the mound.</h2>

<h2>MLB Career with the Philadelphia Phillies</h2>

<p>Cole Hamels made his Major League Baseball debut on May 12, 2006, with the Philadelphia Phillies. He soon established himself in the team’s starting rotation and became a key player for the franchise. In 2007, he had a breakout season, setting the foundation for a successful MLB career. Hamels’s contributions were instrumental in leading the Phillies to a World Series title in 2008, and he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player for his outstanding postseason performance.</p>

<p>Cole signed a three-year, $20.5 million contract with the Phillies covering the 2009–2011 seasons. In 2012, he agreed to a six-year extension worth $144 million, which included a vesting option for an additional year. Hamels became a four-time <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game">All-Star</a> during his tenure with the Phillies, earning selections in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2016.</p>

<h2>Transition to the Texas Rangers</h2>

<p>Speculation about a potential trade involving Cole Hamels began to surface in 2015. Several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers, expressed interest. On July 31, 2015, the Philadelphia Phillies traded Cole Hamels and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Diekman">Jake Diekman</a> to the Texas Rangers.</p>

<p>Remarkably, Hamels had thrown a no-hitter in his final start with the Phillies on July 25, 2015, becoming one of the few pitchers in MLB history to be traded immediately after such a performance during the regular season. This no-hitter remains one of the defining moments of his career. He also contributed to a combined no-hitter on September 1, 2014, while still with Philadelphia.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Philanthropy</h2>

<p>On December 31, 2006, Cole Hamels married Heidi Strobel in Springfield, Missouri. Heidi is known for her participation in season six of the reality show “Survivor: The Amazon.” The couple has two biological sons—Caleb Michael, born on October 9, 2009, and Braxton, born on November 2, 2011. In addition, they adopted a daughter, Reeve, from Ethiopia on December 24, 2012. The family currently resides in Dallas, Texas.</p>

<p>Hamels has Dutch ancestry and is active in charitable work. In 2008, he and his wife founded The Hamels Foundation, a philanthropic organization that supports educational initiatives in Africa and Philadelphia. Their goal is to provide grants and programs that positively impact underserved communities.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Career Achievements</h2>

<p>Throughout his career, Cole Hamels has been recognized as one of the premier left-handed pitchers in Major League Baseball. His accolades include four <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game">All-Star</a> selections and a World Series MVP award in 2008. He has pitched a total of two no-hitters—one individual and one combined—cementing his status as a dominant force on the mound.</p>

<p>In 2015, his salary was reported to be approximately $8.361 million. As of recent estimates, Cole Hamels's net worth is around $60 million, a testament to both his skill and longevity in professional baseball.</p>

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