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Cole Hamels will be on the MLB Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, joining several other former Philadelphia Phillies.

Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, and Bobby Abreu are returning to the ballot for another chance at induction.

Hamels was the 2008 World Series MVP and won 163 games over his 15-season career.

Players need to receive at least 75 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America to be elected.

There will be no shortage of former Philadelphia Phillies on this year's MLB Hall of Fame ballot.

Former left-handed starter and World Series hero Cole Hamels will join three other former Phils on the Class of 2026 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Ball ballot.

Hamels will be joined by Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Bobby A

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