Cole Hamels Announces Retirement

Cole Hamels was just 24 years old when he stood on top of the world. The California-native had pitched five games in the 2008 postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies had won all five, and now the three-year MLB veteran hoisted the World Series MVP trophy.

15 years later, in the spring of 2023, Hamels attempted his third and final MLB comeback, this time with the San Diego Padres, he never pitched a single inning, even in the minor leagues.

Now, according to a report from Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Hamels’ agent released a statement announcing his retirement. The final active member of that vaunted ‘08 squad, Hamels ended his career with with a 3.43 ERA, a better mark than legends like Curt…