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Cole Hamels Retires from MLB After 15-Year Career; Attempted Comeback with Padres

Four-time All-Star pitcher Cole Hamels, who recently attempted a comeback with the San Diego Padres, has retired after a 15-year career.

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LHP Cole Hamels and RHP Craig Stammen have been placed on the voluntarily retired list.

Hamels made big league appearances from 2006-2020 with the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves.

He finished his career with 163 wins, a 3.43 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 2,560 strikeouts. The left-handed starter also finished top eight in the National League Cy Young voting on four occasions.

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