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Phillies 2008 World Series Champion Makes Major Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Conor Liguori | Last updated Apr 1, 2025 2:00 PM ET

The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in the city's history. They won 92 games on their way to a World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Philadelphia's starting rotation was a significant reason for their success. The staff's ace was lefty Cole Hamels, who won the National League Championship Series MVP and the World Series MVP in 2008.

Hamels, who played with the Phillies from 2006 to 2015, recently spoke with Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine about his 15-year MLB career and post-playing days.

The 41-year-old is a special advisor to baseball operations with the Phillies. Hamels told Philadelphia Magazine that he will debut in broadcasting on April 20, when the Phillies take on the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Hamels will join the broadcast booth as a color analyst.

There are many stories Hamels could tell when he joins the Phillies booth, including details of his no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs on July 25, 2015, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. His no-hitter was the 13th in Phillies history and the first and only of his career.

As a player with the Phillies, Hamels ranks third all-time in Phillies franchise history with 1,844 strikeouts and sixth in innings pitched with 1,930. During his 10 seasons with the Phillies, he went 114-90 with a 3.30 ERA in 295 games.

When asked which Phillies player he's looking forward to watching in 2025, Hamels told Philadelphia Magazine that starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez is a name to watch.

"After seeing how he [Sanchez] came out of the gate last season, I can't wait to see what he can accomplish. He's a game changer," Hamels told Victor Friollo of Philadelphia Magazine.

Sanchez makes his season debut on Monday against the Colorado Rockies.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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