Childhood and Education Journey of Cole Hamels in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Cole Hamels. A timeline of key moments.

Cole Hamels, nicknamed "Hollywood", is a former MLB pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2015), Texas Rangers (2015–2018), Chicago Cubs (2018–2019), and Atlanta Braves (2020).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 27, 1983: Cole Hamels' Birth

On December 27, 1983, Colbert Michael Hamels, later nicknamed "Hollywood", was born. He would become an American professional baseball pitcher.

December 31, 2006: Marriage to Heidi Strobel

On December 31, 2006, Cole Hamels married reality television personality Heidi Strobel, who was a contestant on Survivor: The Amazon.

2009: The Hamels Foundation Formed

In 2009, the Hamels formed the Hamels Foundation as a non-profit to uplift the lives of children, families, and communities through education, funding childhood programs in Philadelphia and Africa.

2011: Off-Season Surgeries

During the 2011 off-season, Cole Hamels underwent both elbow and hernia surgeries to address physical issues, after missing scheduled starts in August due to a stiff shoulder.

2012: Ready for Spring Training 2012

Following elbow and hernia surgeries in the 2011 off-season, Cole Hamels was ready to pitch by the start of Spring training 2012.

2014: Hamels Not Ready

Before the 2014 season, Hamels announced that he would not be ready to pitch on Opening Day because of tendinitis in his biceps.

2014: Newtown Square Home Built

In 2014, Cole Hamels and Heidi Strobel built a home in Newtown Square where they lived with their children.

May 3, 2017: Disabled List

On May 3, 2017, Cole Hamels was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right oblique muscle and was ruled out for eight weeks.

2017: Donation to Camp Barnabas

In 2017, Cole Hamels and Heidi Strobel donated their 32,000-square-foot Missouri mansion, valued at $10 million, to Camp Barnabas, a Christian charity that runs camps for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.

2018: Hamels jokes about helping Yankees

Years later, in 2018, Hamels joked that Yankee fans love him due to the fact that he helped them win the series.

2020: Delayed Start Due to Injury and COVID-19

During spring training of 2020, Cole Hamels suffered a shoulder injury and was not expected to be ready for the start of the season. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of the regular season until July 24, with Hamels expected to make the Opening Day roster.

2021: Newtown Square Home Listed for Sale

In 2021, Cole Hamels and Heidi Strobel put their Newtown Square home up for sale.

2021: Resignation and Foundation Re-name

In 2021, Cole Hamels resigned from the Hamels Foundation which was subsequently re-named "Uplift Malawi" with a new focus on building sustainable schools in Malawi.