Full Name: Colbert M. Hamels

Position: P

Born: December 27, 1983  San Diego,California

Ht:6-3  Wt:170  Bats:Left  Throws:Left

High School: Rancho Bernardo High School (San Diego,CA)

College: Did not attend

Drafted: Selected by Philadelphia Phillies in 1st round (17th overall) of 2002 amateur entry draft (June Regular Phase)

2004 Career Highlights

Non-roster invitee to major league camp…Pitched 2.0 scoreless innings, 3/5 at NYY, striking out Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Tony Clark in his 2nd inning…Was sidelined for the first month of the season with left elbow tendinitis…Activated on 5/17 and assigned to Clearwater (A)…Made just 4 starts before being shut down for the remainder of the season with elbow soreness…Averaged 13.5 SO/9.0 IP…Held opponents to a .192 avg…Earned his lone win in his final start of the season, 6/4 at Lakeland, with a season-high 5.0 IP…Pitched in Florida Instructional League…Rated 3rd-best prospect in Phillies minor league system by Baseball America.