His brother-in-law is the brother-in-law of Mike Trout, the Angels' starting pitcher. Aaron Cox, the 24-year-old former Los Angeles Angels minor league pitcher and brother-in-law of Mike Trout, died on Wednesday morning at age 24. Cox, like Trout a product of Millville High in New Jersey, was selected in the 19th round of the 2015 draft by the Angels and made his first appearance for the organization in 2015, pitching 11 games for the Inland Empire 66ers, where he racked up 22 strikeouts in 15.1 innings. In his last two tweets, Cox congratulated his parents, Joseph and Pamela, on their 30th wedding anniversary and posted an inspirational quote from Rachel Marie Martin, an author and single mother of seven: Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.. Further Reading . , "We will rely on the love and strength of God first and foremost during this challenging time, as well as our dear family and friends. They did not hesitate to become benefactors. Aaron Cox, a former Millville High School standout and Los Angeles Angels farmhand, died Wednesday morning. "Our greatest gift from above," Mike Trout wrote on his Twitter account while posting a photo of Beckham. The Angels also released this statement in support of the families. Its like as Halos Heaven editor Jessica DeLine sometimes writes; "Were not allowed to have nice things.". As our families grieve together, we will also celebrate the memories, the laughter, and the love we each shared with Aaron in the short time we had him," Trout, his wife, Jessica, and their families said in a statement. The season was shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now in the Angels farm system. It was an honor to have played against him (in high school) and with him these last few years. There was no mention of retirement on Coxs Twitter feed. And I was like, this is the first game of the season, whats going on here? Angels star Mike Trout was back in the lineup for the first time since the death of his brother-in-law Aaron Cox last week and wore "A. Cox" on the back of his jersey as a tribute. @stumatthews11 Former Los Angeles Angels minor league pitcher Aaron Cox, who is the brother-in-law of star Angels outfielder Mike Trout, died on Wednesday, his family announced. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. All rights reserved (About Us). Cox, Charlton heading to same rookie league as pros, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The coach was quoted in an MLB.com article referring to Trout as a killer. Led the league in RBIs in one season and in stolen bases in another. Cox was 24. (USA Today file photo). As a tribute to Aaron Cox, his 24-year-old brother-in-law who died Aug. 15, Trout wore A. The 24-year-old right-handed reliever had pitched the past three seasons in the Angels' system. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was taken. Out of the blue one day, we said, lets go bowling. All the money and fame one could ask for doesnt change who someones parents are, the town they grew up in, their favorite food or who their high school influences were. He had not pitched since May 29. As our families grieve together, we will also celebrate the memories, the laughter, and the love we each shared with Aaron in the short time we had him. Drafted by the Twins in 1983, Jeff played four years in the minors as a second baseman, hitting .321 in his last season in Orlando before finally growing weary of waiting for a promotion from the Twins. Obituary; He was forced into retirement but later passed away. The Los Angeles Angels star was placed on paternity leave on Thursday, July. And it didnt. Support has been unbelievable, Trout said. Cox, who like Trout starred at Millville High in New Jersey and was drafted by the Angels, died Aug. 15, 2018, not long after turning 24. He was a very loyal friend, someone I called the little brother I never had. Nearly two years later, Jessica Trout is on the verge of giving birth to the couples first child. He played in 68 games with the teams affiliates in Orem (Rookie, Pioneer League) as well as Burlington (Class A, Midwest league) and Inland Empire. The stats are, after all, right there on the back of the cards. So yeah, maybe hes better than pretty good. 27 jersey. He was always talking about hunting, Bertness said. It was Trout's way to honor a family member, his hunting, fishing,. Trout was asked what they wanted to do with the jersey, and according to Roy Hallenbeck, he gave his stock answer: Coach, whatever you think is best.. He posted a 4.11 ERA in 11 appearance out of the bullpen. Its clear from Shohei Ohtanis velocity alone that the Angels Japanese phenom is nowhere close to the same pitcher he was before his 2018 Tommy John surgery. A no-hitter to his credit. In the United States, almost half of adults will experience a mental health illness during their lifetime. Jessica Cox, Mike Trout's renowned wife, is a stunning woman with a golden heart, as we can attest. ), MLB draft 2018: Angels farm depth report - Relievers. Mike signed two major deals in 2012 with Bodyarmor SuperDrink, a sports drink, and a multi-year contract with J & J Snack Foods to endorse SuperPretzel. If youre wondering how the nickname The Millville Meteor got attached to Mike Trout enough to be listed on his Wikipedia page, its probably because youre not old enough to remember Mickey Mantles playing days. Trout, a three-time American League MVP, has left open the possibility of opting out of the 60-game season due to the upcoming birth. He was genuinely kind and caring. Coxs death occurred not long after he and the Angels parted ways earlier that month. Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. His dad would make him hit every night, do push-ups, do everything, eat the right things. And I wont let that happen!, Dad was a pretty good ballplayer himself. Weve seen this before in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in 2001, when it took a week for baseball to get back on its spikes. 29, Aaron Cox -- dealing. You are NEVER alone.. Trout and his wife, Jessica, named their first child Beckham Aaron. We will rely on the love and strength of God first and foremost during this difficult and challenging time, as well as our dear family and friends. To be clear about that, he really is a humble kid. It is on the banned list, but players can receive an exemption if prescribed for therapeutic use. "Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. That story must be embellished, you think. That was a month ago, and I think we went 25 times in the past month. The elder Trout doesnt hold a grudge. "We are so in love!". Prayers for peace and comfort for the Cox and Trout families. Its the same at Millville High, where coaches and athletic directors talk about his senior year and the scouts regularly visiting town. So sad. We hung out every morning and drank coffee. I was there. Im not going to go into too much detail, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said, but we thought there was a chance he was going to play again.. . I figured hed be back at Inland Empire soon.. Cox was 24 and no cause of death was provided at time. In a statement, NBA spokesman Mike Bass confirmed that the league is aware of the video and is investigating. The drug is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. We were awoken today to the news of the death of Aaron Cox at the age of just 24. Its a punctuation mark in literature where the author could have ended a sentence, but decided to continue the sentence instead. Its just this writers opinion that Trout should come back in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, whether he feels fit to play or not. Like Trout, Cox starred at Millville High, helping the Thunderbolts win the 2011 South Jersey Group IV championship as a junior in 2011 and going 6-0 with an 0.86 ERA as a senior in 2012. Beckham Aaron Trout, their first child, was born on July 30, 2020. Cox gave up a three run shot in the first but then blanked Lenape the rest of the way. When asked if shes relieved that Debbie didnt call Mike our little Yankee, Rochelle laughs and nods. He had A. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Cox was suspended for 50 games last season after testing positive for a banned stimulant, methylphenidate, which is commonly known as Ritalin. Trout has publicly honored his late brother-in-law Aaron Cox in multiple ways. They married on December 9, 2017. He gets focused on one thing, and hes worried about winning and competing.. It was Trout's way to honor a family member, his hunting, fishing . Aaron Cox, a former standout baseball player at Millvilleand the brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, died Wednesday morning. He was very focused. Mike, clearly overjoyed . Patrons will tell you that you cant go wrong with anything. Survey says no, Shohei Ohtanis first appearance on the mound with pitch clock goes smoothly, Carlos Estvezs long journey to majors could lead to the closer role for Angels, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Californias snowpack is approaching an all-time record, with more on the way. Just ask Mike Trout. And he could not do two things at once, thats for sure. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Burgers are even served on wax paperas authentic as diner food gets. The right-hander pitched in 68 games with a7-3 record,3.64 ERA and 12 saves in three years in the Angels minor league system. Trout hit his 37th home run of the 2019 season on August 5, which would have been the 25th birthday of late brother-in-law Aaron Cox, who died last summer. Yes, they said it. Mike Trout and wife Jessica announced on Saturday the birth of their new baby son, whose name has some special meaning. On a major league baseball field, theres no denying that theres something special and unique about the Millville Meteor. Thanks partly to his father, Mike Trout is baseball savvy enough to stay grounded and determined. It was Trouts way to honor a family member, his hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling buddy, and a fellow baseball player. He was extremely competitive. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and our Lord and Savior for His precious gift of Aaron Joseph (Cox).". Aaron Cox, who graduated from Millville High School in 2012, died at the age of 24 . We will rely on the love and strength of God first and foremost during this difficult and challenging time, as well as our dear family and friends. Trout should take as much time as he needs. Aaron Cox, brother-in-law of Mike Trout and former Angels prospect, dies at 24 Tom Schad USA TODAY 0:11 0:44 Aaron Cox, the brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout. I saw him posting stuff on Instagram, and he seemed happy, Belton said. The Angels released him after the 1971 season, and Ruiz was killed in a single-car accident in San Diego on February 9, 1972. The Angels center fielder and his wife, Jessica, announced the birth of their first child Saturday, a boy named Beckham Aaron Trout. Its still today a favorite of the Trout family, and the waitresses and customers know them well. Without a deep explanation (we have space limitations, but you probably know the depth to which statisticians go in baseball), FanGraphs states that hes been worth more in Wins Above Replacement by age 23 than any other player in the history of the game. COX emblazoned on the back of his jersey for the first game he played after Coxs memorial service. Current RHP in the Los Angeles Angels organization. Mike Trout and wife Jessica Getty Images. He was one of the best teammates. All Rights Reserved. They welcomed their first child on July 30, 2020, a baby boy named Beckham Aaron Trout. The Angels already have a third baseman. Beckham shares the name Aaron with Jessicas late younger brother, who was also Mikes best friend. Our bond was so strong because I was his catcher in college, and that pitcher-catcher relationship is something you cant replace.. Wins Above Replacement? Mike Trout and wife Jessica announced on Saturday the birth of their new baby son, whose name has some special meaning. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. It was nice to have someone I could relate to. The San Francisco 49ers may be forced to bring in a veteran quarterback due to injury issues with their current options, and they could target a surprising name. Aaron Cox was a 19th-round draft pick by the Angels in 2015. . In fact, Cox was the best ballplayer to graduate from Millville High in, well, about three years. ~ Mike Trout family statement, "Early this morning, our families lost a phenomenal human being. Its almost as if the townsfolk gather together to get their story straight about Millvilles most famous son for whenever reporters visit. Email her at lizroscher@yahoo.com or follow her on Twitter at @lizroscher. He had a career record of 7-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 68 appearances. We are deeply heartbroken and shocked by this tragic loss. A cause of death wasnt given in either statement. Kenny said, dont worry about it, Ill take care of it.. Hes been an All-Star in every season that hes played. Watching Mike Trout dominate a baseball field, its easy to think he doesnt have a care in the world. Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. Why wouldnt a kid from a South Jersey small town be? Cox is the younger brother of Trouts wife, Jessica. Aaron Cox Positions: Pitcher, First Baseman and Rightfielder Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-3 , 205lb (190cm, 92kg) Born: August 5, 1994 in Vineland, NJ us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The cause of. He was the greatest friend to anyone.. Aaron will always have a special place in the hearts of those within the organization.. Liz Roscher is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Mike Trout Posts Heartbreaking Message After Brother-In-Law's Death 23 August 2018 | TMZ; REVIEW: Jake's How-To 19 September 2008 | JustPressPlay; See all related articles Double Take: Celebrity Twins. Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. The Angels disclosed no further details Wednesday in a . Aaron Cox, by winning the championship final against Lenape High. Cox pitched in the Angels farm system the past few years and. Aaron Cox, Millville area baseball star and best friend of MLB superstar Mike Trout, was drafted by the Angels in 2015. He struck out 71 batters in 48 innings. I just wanted to get the win, he shrugs. The main focus of our design was the semicolon, symbolizing a punctuation mark in literature where the author could have ended a sentence, but decided to continue the sentence instead, Jessica Trout said in a blog post on tinyturnip.com. Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. Heres the quote from that article that best explains why: Its like selling a Honus Wagner card on the playground. 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But baseball heals. It definitely opened my eyes to how severe and widespread this issue is, and was a learning experience for us, Jessica said in an email last month. R.I.P. That could have gotten away from Aaron. Some readers may share my Christian faith, some may not, but in times like this Ive learned to lean on friends and also the Holy Bible. Alleged Jackson Mahomes sexual assault video released, NBA issues response to Ja Morant gun video, Jackson Mahomes accused of sexual assault by restaurant owner, Ja Morant flashes gun during Instagram live video, Dwight Howard reportedly receiving interest from another foreign basketball league. August 15, . The single season strikeout leader at his universitybreaking his own record. Mike Trouts #1 jersey, now worn by the teams MVP. Mike Trout revealed in a tweet on Wednesday that the death of his brother-in-law in August of 2018 was due to suicide. And second, he was suspended 50 games for testing positive for Ritalin, a banned substance. On Saturday, Mike and Jessica posted a photo of their baby son, Beckham Aaron Trout, who was born on July 30 at 5:10 pm. So the Millville Meteor nickname, see, is a tribute to The Commerce Cometanother speedy power-hitting outfielder who was considered among the best of his generation. The phrase best baseball player on Earth is used to describe him fairly often, and it doesnt lend itself to much argument. The collection, sold by Tiny Turnip, bears the inscription Your game isnt over yet.. So why did they acquire Gio Urshela? Morant went live on Instagram following his teams loss to the Denver Nuggets and appeared to be partying. Cox returned this season and compiled a 4.11 ERA in 11 relief appearances for Inland Empire. Aaron Cox, the brother-in-law of Mike Trout and a former Angels pitching prospect, died on Wednesday morning, according to a statement released by the Angels. Ace of his high school and college staffs. How does a mega-superstar from a town of 28,000 adjust to skyrocketing fame and wealth beyond recognition? Renna, who played Ham in the classic 1993 movie "The Sandlot," posed side-by . More commonly known as Ritalin, the stimulant is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Jims is perfect for Millvillean inexpensive, venerable, character-filled diner in the heart of an economically struggling town. Cox was placed on Los Angeles' voluntary retirement list just two days before he died, according to the Los Angeles Times. This authors father never even made the connection, and Mantle was his hero. Aaron Cox has his mentor Mike Trout to thank and some strikes to throw now that he has a chance at making it in the big leagues. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. They married on December 9, 2017. You made such an impact on my life since the day I first met you. Or [if we] help those families to get the help they need to not go through that it brings a lot of joy to me. Bridgeton coach Mike Valella recalled Cox as a middle-of-the lineup bat who also had a very imposing presence on the mound. By Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance. Mike Trout honored his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox, with a touching tribute when he wore "A. Cox" on the back of his Players' Weekend jersey in a game against the Astros at Angel Stadium. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and our Lord and savior for his precious gift of Aaron Joseph.. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was taken. The Los Angeles Angels star was placed on paternity leave on Thursday, July 30. No cause of death was announced. He was the brother-in-law of baseball player Mike Trout. ESPN writer Keith Law not only ranks it dead last among 30 teams, he says its the worst hes ever seen. Jessica Trout, Aaron's brother, and her husband Mike presented the inaugural award during the last week . Mission accomplished. Near the top of the list: Finding new ways to honor a loved one who died by suicide two years ago. Oh, and online voters on Topps website just named his baseball card to be #1 in the 2016 series. #14. Aaron will always have a special place in the hearts of those within the organization," the team said in a statement. The only person likely to better know Trouts wife Jessica would have been Cox. Don't ever waste a pitch. He was the American League MVP in 2014 and hasnt yet finished lower than second in MVP votinga guy named Cabrera had to win a Triple Crown to overtake him in 2012. At just 24 years old, hes already clouted 139 home runs. Unfortunately, you cant stop at Jims on the way to Wildwood in the summerits a longtime tradition that the owners take summers off. Best case in point: the 2014 AL MVP is worth over $100 million now, and hes still dating his high school sweetheartwho happens to be Aaron Coxs sister. He won Associated Press Sports Editors awards for game-story writing in 2001, feature-story writing in 2017 and breaking news in 2019. If you ever hung around him, he is a kid, trust me.. (NJ Advance Media file photo) NEW! Its fun, because hell stick with something until hes better than you at it. In his senior season at Millville, the right-hander went 6-0 with a 0.86 ERA. Remarkable, his middle name is Aaron, which is a tribute to Aaron Cox, Jessica's late brother, who passed away two years before. She praised Luzis work and explained why they chose a semicolon formed out of a baseball and glove. Tiny Turnip signed a licensing agreement with MLB in 2016 and the players union in 2014, enabling Luzi and her associates to sell designs created with input from families of major leaguers to the public. Cox was also suspended 50 games in July 2017 after testing positive for methylphenidate. A few teams partnered directly with Luzi to design themed garments for players families. Cox seemed to immerse himself into every activity. I couldnt sleep for two nights. 2023 www.thedailyjournal.com. As long as Ive known him, since he was a freshman in high school, hes never taken anything for granted. With a 19th-round pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, the Angels selected Millville, N.J. pitcher and infielder Aaron Cox, who just so happens to have a connection to Millville's most prominent baseball . The cause of death wa Some nights we would stay up until 4 a.m. playing cards. Former Los Angeles Angels minor league pitcher Aaron Cox, who is the brother-in-law of star Angels outfielder Mike Trout, died on Wednesday, his family announced. After starring at Division II Gannon University, Cox was selected in the 19th round (585th overall pick) in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft by the Angels. Tweeted Trout: We lost Aaron in 2018 to suicide. Cox returned to the mound this season, spending the first two months at Inland Empire (Class A-Advanced in San Bernardino, Calif.). On July 18, 1989, Moore shot his wife Tonya (she survived) then killed himself in suicide. ", "We will rely on the love and strength of God first and foremost during this challenging time, as well as our dear family and friends. As a tribute to Aaron Cox, his 24-year-old brother-in-law who died Aug. 15, Trout wore "A. COX" on his No. You could say hes pretty good. Mike and Aaron are close, and the younger prodigy doesnt dispute any of the hometown accolades for his mentor and friend. Just dont compete against him, because it isnt going to work out well for youif youre playing golf with him, or if youre playing pickup basketball, or if you go bowling with him, he is going to beat you. Cox, a right-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Angels in the 19th round of the 2015 draft. The Angels and star player Michael Trout shared their grief Wednesday in regards to the passing of Aaron Cox, Trout's brother-in-law and a former Minor League pitcher in the Angels' system. Mike Trout revealed in a tweet on Wednesday that the death of his brother-in-law in August of 2018 was due to suicide. Cox returned to the Arizona complex in July with an eye toward returning to Inland Empire this season. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This remains a very personal and private family matter, a team spokesman said. Aaron Cox died from injuries he suffered in a car accident. College and minor league teams have been known to retire the numbers of major league greats, but Millville High decided on a better way to honor their greatest playerby using his #1 jersey as a motivator. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Yet the stigmas attached to them cause many of these people to suffer in silence, which can be debilitating and even deadly. According to his scouting report, his fastball touches 96, his slider has a big break, and hes developing a change-up. Partnering with Tiny Turnip, based in San Clemente, came naturally to the Trouts. The killer mentality probably comes from a father who scratched for every hit as a ballplayer himself.
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