The next night, in his first game since he suffered a right-wrist injury Aug. 1, Trout lined the first pitch he saw for a triple. He was one of the best teammates. Our greatest gift from above we are so in love! (NJ Advance Media file photo). Jessica Cox and Mike Trout welcomed their first baby, Beckham Aaron Trout, on July 30, 2020. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family and friends. 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. Unfortunately, you cant stop at Jims on the way to Wildwood in the summerits a longtime tradition that the owners take summers off. If Cox walked into the room, the room got better, for sure. The surveillance video shows a man alleged to be Mahomes grabbing restaurant owner Aspen Vaughn and kissing her on two occasions. Trout had been expected to use "Kiiiiid" as his nickname, but he made the change after Cox died at age 24 on August 15, 2018. Well, the Millville High alumnus had an additional distraction. Its a punctuation mark in literature where the author could have ended a sentence, but decided to continue the sentence instead. The cause of Cox's death has not been disclosed. A 24-year-old minor league pitcher named Aaron Cox, who is also Mike Trout's brother-in-law, passed away Wednesday morning. LikeNJ.com HS sports on Facebook. 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 Trouts started looking for ways to raise awareness for mental health issues last year. The Angels Organization is saddened to hear of the passing of Aaron Cox, a member of the Angels family since 2015. Mike Trout released this statement on the passing of his brother-in-law and former Angels prospect Aaron Cox. Its almost as if the townsfolk gather together to get their story straight about Millvilles most famous son for whenever reporters visit. In the early weeks of spring training, there isnt much to write about other than overly optimistic quotes from players and managers about the coming season. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and our Lord and Savior for His precious gift of Aaron Joseph.. AARON COX OBITUARY Aaron Joseph Cox Dorchester - AARON JOSEPH COX of Dorchester, NJ went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Atlantic Care Medical. One can imagine going back in time to 1918 and reading a newspaper story with the headline Should the Red Sox trade Babe Ruth? Or even going back to 1991 and reading, Should the Orioles trade Cal Ripken? GMs who value their ability to avoid being hung in effigy know better. And it didnt. 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. They did not hesitate to become benefactors. This season, he went 0-1 with a 4.11 ERA and two saves with the High-A Inland Empire. Aaron Cox, Millville area baseball star and best friend of MLB superstar Mike Trout, was drafted by the Angels in 2015. In his senior season at Millville, the right-hander went 6-0 with a 0.86 ERA. 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. June 2, 2018: Inland Empire 66ers placed RHP Aaron Cox on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 30, 2018. Cox seemed to immerse himself into every activity. Sadly, that day will never happen. Mike has been a ten-time MLB All-Star, a three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a nine-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award. Aaron Cox, the 24-year-old brother-in-law of Angels star Mike Trout and until recently a pitching prospect in the team's minor league system, died Wednesday, the Angels announced. In response to the sudden wormhole in the baseball space-time continuum caused by the notion of a Trout deal, Grant Brisbee from SB Nation wrote a column with this headline: The Angels Will Never, Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever Trade Mike Trout. An ace closer, Moore never really recovered despite pitching two more seasons. An outstanding young starting pitcher, Adenhart, on the same night he started a game at the Big A was a passenger in a car hit in Fullerton by a drunk driver, Andrew Gallo. . Yes, they said it. Created and Designed by, Expanding His Roots Jeff Holman, Haddonfield High Tennis, Ten Minutes to Play, Forty Years to Remember, on Jerseyball Millvilles Mike Trout and Aaron Cox, The Angels Will Never, Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever Trade Mike Trout, Professional Cornhole Beyond The Parking Lot, Staying Green ex-Patriots Champion Jarvis Green, Terry Kath 1946-1978: The Heart of Chicago. 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. Cox was one of those multi-tool players that could hit, too. Of course hes the same humble guy. 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. The Angels, you see, dont have much of a farm system. Hes really, really good. But an offseason trip is still worth it. Trout hasn't played since Aug. 1, when he hurt his wrist during a feet-first slide into third base in Tampa Bay. The families did not provide additional details on Coxs cause of death. Trout declined to discuss the circumstances surrounding Coxs death. He shows Trouts locker, inspirational signs in the locker room, and the glass enclosure that displays his jersey and other gear. In the off season he likes to be with friends and be a kid again. Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica Cox, recently became parents for the first time. Cox had a great passion for bow hunting, duck hunting, fishing, golf and bowling. Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. The first player to wear the jersey after Trouts departure? Oh, this franchise has seen its share of sorrow off the field. Underneath the words humility and worthy is a reference to James 4:10, the verse Trout wore last season. He plays baseball like a very small number of humans can. He was 35. -- Nick Adenhart was murdered as well. Aaron Cox, Mike Trout's Brother-In-Law And Former Millville High School Baseball Player, Dies At 24. The trademark humility may come from being raised in a small townor in a state with no shortage of people who will gladly bring you back to earth. Its otherwise known as Ritalin, a medication used to treat ADHD, however the drugs role in his death is unknown and its also my opinion that any journalists speculating on the cause of Coxs death should just go journal about something else. Theres some memorabilia, but the restaurant is thriving on the special sauce that is constantly being slathered on burgers, not the connection to the MVP. We are deeply heartbroken and shocked by this tragic loss. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Shaikin: Is Major League Baseball really dying? Trout was put on the 10-day disabled list on Friday because of an inflamed right wrist, a move that was retroactive to Aug. 6, when Trout received a cortisone injection in his wrist. Mike DiGiovanna has been covering Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Times since 1995 and spent 19 years as the Angels beat writer and two seasons on the Dodgers. It was nice to have someone I could relate to. Cox is a elementary school teacher in New Jersey and takes part in charity drives in her spare time, in particular with Angels Wives charity. Cox, who is the brother-in-law of MLB star Mike Trout, pitched three years in the Angels organization before he retired on Aug. 6, one day after his birthday. I wouldnt want anybody to go through that.. Mike Trout, Jessica and the two families released a statement Wednesday: Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. Photo credit: IDSportsPhoto on Best Running / CC BY-SA This authors father never even made the connection, and Mantle was his hero. Trout, his wife and the two families released this statement earlier today: Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. 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. A few months later, Tiny Turnip released the Trouts collection. Cox, who is the brother-in-law of. Jessica Cox, Mike Trout's renowned wife, is a stunning woman with a golden heart, as we can attest. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. When we travelled, we were always together. Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. In the United States, almost half of adults will experience a mental health illness during their lifetime. The nickname was probably a nod to his running speedsomething fans dont always notice right away when a player can jack a ball 500 feet. It was Trout's way to honor a family member, his hunting, fishing,. 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets, Rangers' Leclerc to miss WBC with neck injury, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk, Rojas to withdraw from WBC, stay with Dodgers. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was taken to an Atlantic City hospital four days earlier, according to information obtained by The Los Angeles Times in 2018. Its like as Halos Heaven editor Jessica DeLine sometimes writes; "Were not allowed to have nice things.". Cox is the future brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels oufielder Mike Trout. They named their son Beckham Aaron Trout. We just kept going back, and now the guy at the bowling alley doesnt make us pay because we come there so much. As for her husband, Mike Trout has an impressive net worth of $140 million as of 2023. Aaron will always have a special place in the hearts of those within the organization.. He spent three years in the lower minors exclusively as a reliever, and had a 3.64 ERA over 68 appearances. The. The stats are, after all, right there on the back of the cards. ), MLB draft 2018: Angels farm depth report - Relievers. 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. He has lanes reserved for us. Yes, four evers. 1 - Trout's old number. Players who test positive without applying for a therapeutic use exemption are subject to a suspension. The company has produced numerous collaborations. 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. Led the league in RBIs in one season and in stolen bases in another. -- Mike Miley, a promising shortstop, was 23 when he died in another single-car crash, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He can shake a bad game off.. Aaron Cox, a former Millville High School standout and Los Angeles Angels farmhand, died Wednesday morning. The first project was launched in April in conjunction with Eric and Kaycee Sogard and the Gift of Adoption Fund, which awards grants to adoptive families. Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. 5. He succeeded as a hitter, to a point, through guile and scrappy dedication. Cox was also suspended 50 games in July 2017 after testing positive for methylphenidate. 29, Aaron Cox -- dealing. The possibility of meeting Mike Trout, and inexpensive ham and cabbage! He will forever be at the forefront in the hearts and minds of the Cox and Trout families. 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. But baseball heals. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Trout still frequents Jims in the offseason, and hes been known to down six burgers in one sitting. Cox, a baseball star's emotional supporter, was born in 1989, making her 32 years old at the time. People reached out from all over, people I havent talked to in a while, fans all over the country. Mike and Aaron are close, and the younger prodigy doesnt dispute any of the hometown accolades for his mentor and friend. The MLB star announced via Instagram that he and his wife welcomed their first child on 30 July 2021. Even playing video games, hell sit there and stare at the TV forever and you have to say his name five times to get his attention because he gets locked in, Bertness said. The couple married in December 2017 following the larger-than-life proposal. "We are deeply heartbroken and shocked by this tragic loss. Yet the stigmas attached to them cause many of these people to suffer in silence, which can be debilitating and even deadly. Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. So blogs and websites looking for traffic need attention-grabbing headlines. 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. He had a deep love for his family, and a passionate dedication and commitment to his friends. Hes also undefeated in winning Silver Slugger Awards. You could say hes pretty good. Nearly two years later, Jessica Trout is on the verge of giving birth to the couples first child. , "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.