Colbert Michael "Cole" Hamels is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Originally from San Diego, California, Hamels excelled in high school both academically and athletically. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted him out of high school in the first round of the 2002 draft, and he began his career in the Phillies minor league system. Numerous issues, including an injury sustained in a bar fight as well as other injuries, occurred during his first few minor league seasons. Having reached the Triple-A level, he was the top pitcher in the Phillies' minor league system in 2006. In May 2006, Hamels made his major league debut for the Phillies. After securing a long-term spot as a member of the Phillies starting rotation in his rookie season, he made large strides in the 2007 Major League Baseball season and won the Phillies' top major league pitcher award. He was the top pitcher on the team entering the 2008 season, and during the Phillies' postseason run, during which they ultimately won the 2008 World Series, he won the World Series Most Valuable Player Award. Since then, he has been a top starter in the Phillies' rotation. 

December 27th, 1983 in San Diego (Age 40)