Top Fantasy Starting Pitchers: 16-20

#16
Cole Hamels (Philadelphia Phillies): Cole Hamels is a 23 year-old left-handed starting pitcher. When Hamels was first called up in 2006, he struggled mightily in the first half of the season, posting a 5.44 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and walking 24 batters in just 44.6 IP. Despite his initial struggles, Hamels bounced back in the second half of 2006 by posting a 3.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 24 BB's in 87.6 IP (the same amount as the first half, but in double the IP). In 2007, Hamels proved why experts love looking at second half stats. In 183.3 IP, Hamels posted 15 wins, a 3.39 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 177 K's, and just 43 BB (2.11 Ctl). There is just one small reason why Hamels isn't higher on this list - health. Towards the end of 2007, Hamels was shut down by the Phillies for a month due to an "elbow strain." Anything arm or elbow related should immediately send off red flags. If not for this injury, Hamels would certainly be in the top 15. Regardless, Hamels is a fantastic fantasy pitcher, and hopefully he’ll have a healthy season for his fantasy owners.

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