The Phils’ 2002 1st round MLB Amateur Draft pick, Cole Hamels spent parts of 10 seasons in red pinstripes. He became the 2008 NLCS and World Series MVP, and a key member of the core group of players who built a quasi-dynasty, winners of five consecutive NL East crowns from 2007-11.
He was back in the area over the weekend, hosting clinics for youngsters on both Saturday and Sunday at the Maplezone Sports Institute in Garnet Valley. The cost of the clinics for those falling in the 8-16 year age group was $300, and benefited his charity, the Hamels Foundation.