We thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and our Lord and Savior for His precious gift of Aaron Joseph.". All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The Inside The Halos blog mused that he could be a quiet steal. ESPN writer Keith Law not only ranks it dead last among 30 teams, he says its the worst hes ever seen. Heres the quote from that article that best explains why: Its like selling a Honus Wagner card on the playground. Partnering with Tiny Turnip, based in San Clemente, came naturally to the Trouts. One of them included Cox catching as his mother, Pam, took a turn at bat. Asked if he could discuss the cause of death, Tim Mead, the Angels vice president of communications, said, That is not important right now. 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. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was taken. Like in any other town, people go to work and raise their families and live their lives. Hes been an All-Star in every season that hes played. -- Mike Miley, a promising shortstop, was 23 when he died in another single-car crash, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (NJ Advance Media file photo) NEW! Whenever I have a question I go to him, and well sit down and talk. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Michael Nelson Trout, aka Mike Trout, is an American baseball central fielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. Wins Above Replacement? By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He was awesome. The collection, sold by Tiny Turnip, bears the inscription Your game isnt over yet.. It reads: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.. 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. Sadly, Aaron Cox passed away in 2018 at the age of 24. Aaron Cox, Trout's brother-in-law, dies at 24, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, Jays' Guerrero to miss WBC with inflamed knee, Rangers, LHP Smith agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal, 7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017, Jays 'playing it safe' after Guerrero tweaks knee, PitchCom-tipping: Loud device leaks Twins calls, Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays. In a statement, NBA spokesman Mike Bass confirmed that the league is aware of the video and is investigating. When it happened, Trout said, you tell yourself you want to wake up from a dream or a bad nightmare.. 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. Mike, clearly overjoyed, couldn't . I didnt come into the dugout and think about what I had to do next on the mound. Perhaps, if things had worked out differently, Trout and Cox may have been teammates in Anaheim someday. #14. A cause of death was not given. 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. COX on his No. Email her at lizroscher@yahoo.com or follow her on Twitter at @lizroscher. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Over the past few years since that tragic day, Ive learned that struggles with mental health are far too common, she said. 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. I couldnt sleep for two nights. When asked if shes relieved that Debbie didnt call Mike our little Yankee, Rochelle laughs and nods. Of course hes the same humble guy. Aaron Cox, Mike Trout's Brother-In-Law And Former Millville High School Baseball Player, Dies At 24. 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. He was a great teammate, especially being from New Jersey. Aaron always wanted to make you laugh or smile, said Rebecca Lambe, a friend of Cox. A Southern California native, Bostock was murdered in his car by a shotgun blast at age 27 in Gary, Indiana, on Sept. 23, 1978, during the season, in a shooting that was considered a case of mistaken identity. Scumbag Rougned Odor tried to tarnish Angels 6-0 win over Rangers with scumbaggery? He was genuinely kind and caring. He was extremely competitive. Angels slugger Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica. How does a mega-superstar from a town of 28,000 adjust to skyrocketing fame and wealth beyond recognition? 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. On July 18, 1989, Moore shot his wife Tonya (she survived) then killed himself in suicide. The young power arm has shown enough promise to be selected by the Anaheim Angels in the 19th round of this years draft. He suffered an orbital fracture when he was hit in the face by a line drive in spring training and was suspended for 50 games in late July after testing positive for the banned stimulant methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin. Mike trout has not been involved in any major controversy or affairs. And we refer to that a lot. Jeff Trouts baseball career ended where the overwhelming majority of them doin the minor leagues, where players are either shown to be insufficiently skilled or made so by increasing bodily wear and tear. pic.twitter.com/SnhbaCL53Y. I was just as much in the game on the offensive side, so I think that was the biggest thing that kept me from realizing it.. SAN DIEGO Once again, this team called the Angels must cope collectively over heavenly grief. He seemed like he was having fun. After hitting the home run, he pointed to the sky, which he explained on Instagram was his way of telling Aaron that one was for him. We are deeply heartbroken and shocked by this tragic loss. The Trouts started looking for ways to raise awareness for mental health issues last year. Like everyone else, Coach has nothing but praise for the local star. They connected with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at an Out of the Darkness walk hosted in their New Jersey hometown last October. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Aaron will always have a special place in the hearts of those within the organization. I still have visions of him leading off of second base, just absolutely terrorizing pitchers. Not bad for a small town South Jersey kid. He was hilarious, Belton said. Cox, a native of Vineland, N.J., retired from baseball last week on the day after his 24th birthday. Jessica had known Rachel Luzi, the companys founder, for years. But after a May 29 game against Lancaster, Cox was granted a leave of absence. He also missed time at the start of the 2017 season when he was struck in the eye by a line drive during spring training. But there is special meaning to the baby boys middle name. And it didnt. 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. This FanPost is authored by an independent fan. He will forever be at the forefront in the hearts and minds of the Cox and Trout families. The MLB star announced via Instagram that he and his wife welcomed their first child on 30 July 2021. He had not pitched since May 29. Cox, 22, was a 19th-round draft pick by the Angels in 2015 out of Gannon . Remarkable, his middle name is Aaron, which is a tribute to Aaron Cox, Jessica's late brother, who passed away two years before. Inland Empire reliever Greg Belton roomed with Cox for parts of 2017 and again briefly this July at the teams minor league complex in Arizona. Cox was 24. It was no easy ride. If you can re-track one persons life with this artwork, then weve made a difference, Crawford said. The Angels already have a third baseman. Trout, 27, married Jessica last December, but the pair began dating at Millville High School in New Jersey. Comments Off on Jerseyball Millvilles Mike Trout and Aaron Cox, Copyright 2023 A Great Number of Things. It was an honor to have played against him (in high school) and with him these last few years. If he can learn to throw all three for strikes at any time, he could turn out pretty nasty. 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. Advertisement 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. On behalf of his wife, Mike Trout issued a joint statement regarding Aaron Cox. She praised Luzis work and explained why they chose a semicolon formed out of a baseball and glove. The longtime baseball coach, Roy Hallenbeck, clearly has experience with journalists. All rights reserved. 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 has lanes reserved for us. Dont feel bad; most of us arent. You just threw a no-hitter!, I dont know if it would have jinxed me if I started thinking about it or not. Cox, a former South Jersey high school baseball standout, died last week for undisclosed reasons. 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. I was devastated to hear that. As a tribute to Aaron Cox, his 24-year-old brother-in-law who died Aug. 15, Trout wore "A. COX" on his No. The Angels disclosed no further details Wednesday in a statement. The family is working with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the apparel company Tiny Turnip to honor Aaron Cox, the younger brother of Jessica Trout. One of the stages of grief is anger, and one avenue Trout can channel that emotion is by hammering baseballs. The families did not provide additional details on Coxs cause of death. Beckham Aaron Trout, their first child, was born on July 30, 2020. I figured he was feeling better being back at home with his family, but I guess you never know, huh?. Mike Trout has heavy things on his mind. Drawings of a line of products created by Mike and Jessica Trout in Aaron Coxs memory. It was a tight game. The latest tribute was revealed Saturday. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Shaikin: Is Major League Baseball really dying? So yeah, maybe hes better than pretty good. That all-encompassing number that no one understands but is supposed to define a players ultimate worth? He succeeded as a hitter, to a point, through guile and scrappy dedication. I wouldnt want anybody to go through that.. Not even baseballs biggest star can fix the towns struggling economic conditions. Don't ever waste a pitch. Oh, and online voters on Topps website just named his baseball card to be #1 in the 2016 series. Cox, 24, was a 19th-round draft pickof the Angels in 2015 out of Gannon University and was a pitching prospect in the teams minor league system until being placed on the voluntarily retired list Aug. 6. August 15, . The owners refuse to sell it in jars, lest anyone figure out the secret recipe. Mike Trout released this statement on the passing of his brother-in-law and former Angels prospect Aaron Cox. Trout should take as much time as he needs. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family and friends. Liz Roscher is a writer for Yahoo Sports. The 24-year-old right-handed reliever had pitched the past three seasons in the Angels' system. Aaron Cox, former Angels prospect and Mike Trout's brother-in-law, dies at age 24 Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) waits to bat against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of. Its the same at Millville High, where coaches and athletic directors talk about his senior year and the scouts regularly visiting town. (NJ Advance Media file photo). More from Yahoo Sports: Jags star goes scorched-earth on rival QBs Report: Rockets Harden linked to Arizona nightclub incident Benches clear during Giants-Dodgers brawl Eric Adelson: Football players death leaves Maryland stunned, Jags star goes scorched-earth on rival QBs, Report: Rockets Harden linked to Arizona nightclub incident, Benches clear during Giants-Dodgers brawl, Eric Adelson: Football players death leaves Maryland stunned. 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. Mike Trout revealed in a tweet on Wednesday that the death of his brother-in-law in August of 2018 was due to suicide.