Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica Cox, finally experienced parenthood. Asked if he could discuss the cause of death, Tim Mead, the Angels vice president of communications, said, That is not important right now. As Dave Lagamba, the athletic director at Millville High, shows this observer around the school grounds, he briefly chats with a groundskeeper about fixes needed to get Mike Trout Field ready for the coming season. The two friends are still just Jersey kids. 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. A few teams partnered directly with Luzi to design themed garments for players families. He was hit in the eye by a line drive during spring training and suffered an orbital fracture. They welcomed their first child on July 30, 2020, a baby boy named Beckham Aaron Trout. In the United States, almost half of adults will experience a mental health illness during their lifetime. When asked if shes relieved that Debbie didnt call Mike our little Yankee, Rochelle laughs and nods. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Beckham shares the name Aaron with Jessicas late younger brother, who was also Mikes best friend. Its like as Halos Heaven editor Jessica DeLine sometimes writes; "Were not allowed to have nice things.". Its far too young, clearly but making it even tougher to swallow is that Cox was more than just a member of the Angels best players family as the younger brother of Jessica (Cox) Trout he was also a member of the Angels family. We are deeply heartbroken and shocked by this tragic loss. He didnt even know he was firing blanks until his team swarmed him after the victory. The Angels disclosed no further details Wednesday in a . Cox was 24 and no cause of death was provided at time. 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 returned to the mound this season, spending the first two months at Inland Empire (Class A-Advanced in San Bernardino, Calif.). 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. The Los Angeles Angels star was placed on paternity leave on Thursday, July 30. Cox, a baseball star's emotional supporter, was born in 1989, making her 32 years old at the time. He was extremely competitive. -- Donnie Moore gave up the game-winning home run to Dave Henderson of the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the 1986 AL Championship Series with the Angels a strike away from their first World Series. Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times asked the Angels if they would release it, but they wont at this time. But on Aug. 6, Cox abruptly retired from baseball and returned home. "Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. My teammates ran out of the dugout like we won the World Series, Cox says. 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. Drawings of a line of products created by Mike and Jessica Trout in Aaron Coxs memory. He means it as a very flattering joke. I was better than him at first, and he didnt like me beating him. . Mike and Jessica Trout attend the 2018 MLB All-Star game. That all-encompassing number that no one understands but is supposed to define a players ultimate worth? "Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being," read the statement from Trout. The baby was born Thursday afternoon and weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces. No one can better teach a youngster how difficult baseball is, or how to appreciate God-given talent, than a player whose dream died in AA. He went home and lost a lot of weight, and when he came back [to Arizona] you could tell he was a little different, said Belton, who was rehabbing an elbow injury in July. As for her husband, Mike Trout has an impressive net worth of $140 million as of 2023. You were an amazing person inside & out who showed us all how to live life to the fullest. pic.twitter.com/SnhbaCL53Y. Trout said after Friday nights game he was emotionally drained and still reeling from Coxs death. Hell need them. So why did they acquire Gio Urshela? Email her at lizroscher@yahoo.com or follow her on Twitter at @lizroscher. And second, he was suspended 50 games for testing positive for Ritalin, a banned substance. 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. 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. Hallenbeck tells the story. A statement from Trout, his wife Jessica (Aaron Coxs sister), and both the Cox and Trout families was released on Wednesday. Meet our sweet boy, Beckham Aaron Trout July 30, 2020 5:10pm 7lb 10oz 20.75in pic.twitter.com/yn2wqndT1U. But he still seemed normal, funny. Aaron Cox, the brother-in-law of Mike Trout, died at the age of 24. Aaron Cox, a former standout baseball player at Millvilleand the brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, died Wednesday morning. So blogs and websites looking for traffic need attention-grabbing headlines. Even if that task is, say, pitching a no-hitter on his schools Opening Day. He said his arm felt great and he was throwing hard. Bridgeton coach Mike Valella recalled Cox as a middle-of-the lineup bat who also had a very imposing presence on the mound. Players can take the drug only if they receive a therapeutic use exemption. Cox gave up a three run shot in the first but then blanked Lenape the rest of the way. He was the greatest friend to anyone.. He had not pitched since May 29. 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. 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. Belton said he and Cox spoke by phone once after Cox left Arizona. It was an honor to have played against him (in high school) and with him these last few years. 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. The best burgers in Millville. Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. They married on December 9, 2017. Beckham Aaron Trout, their first child, was born on July 30, 2020. Renna, who played Ham in the classic 1993 movie "The Sandlot," posed side-by . He will forever be at the forefront in the hearts and minds of the Cox and Trout families. Being with his teammates, doing the only job Trout really knows how to do, can be therapy Everyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one knows how tough it can be. A cause of death was not given. 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 struck out 71 batters in 48 innings. The couple married in December 2017 following the larger-than-life proposal. Its the same at Millville High, where coaches and athletic directors talk about his senior year and the scouts regularly visiting town. Trout hasn't played since Aug. 1, when he hurt his wrist during a feet-first slide into third base in Tampa Bay. As a minor leaguer, Cox went 7-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 68 appearances over three seasons for rookie-league Orem and Class-A Burlington and Inland Empire. Now is a time when baseball itself can prove itself to be a healing quality. On July 18, 1989, Moore shot his wife Tonya (she survived) then killed himself in suicide. Of course hes the same humble guy. Cox did not pitch in 2017. Millville High School, home of star baseball players and jazz night. By Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance. (NJ Advance Media file photo). Its no coincidence their sons middle name is the same as his first name. Cox did not pitch in 2017. No cause of death was announced. He gets focused on one thing, and hes worried about winning and competing.. He was a great teammate, especially being from New Jersey. 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. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) 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. Like Mike Trout, Mantle set the baseball world on fire early in his career with both his crushing bat and blazing speed on the basepaths, and like Trout, Mantle was from a small town whose notoriety quickly became about a baseball star. Vaughn appears to be attempting to push, The NBA issued a response to an Instagram video of Ja Morant flashing a gun. 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. Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, dies at age 24 Wednesday, August 15, 2018 ESPN Former Los Angeles Angels minor league pitcher Aaron Cox, who is the brother-in-law of. And believe it or not, there is a case to be made, however absurd the notion may seem. Our greatest gift from above we are so in love! So he'll do this for a few hours a day for a while, stand in a freshly watered center field amid a season that for his team isn't going anywhere good, a reality that probably carries less . Cox was 24. He succeeded as a hitter, to a point, through guile and scrappy dedication. 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. Its terrible. The Angels already have a third baseman. He had a deep love for his family, and a passionate dedication and commitment to his friends. In August 2018, Jessica Trout's brother Aaron Cox, who pitched for several seasons in the Los Angeles Angels' minor league system, died at the age of 24. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and our Lord and Savior for His precious gift of Aaron Joseph.. Cox, the younger brother of Trouts wife, Jessica Tara Cox, and until recently a pitching prospect in the Angels farm system, died from what a New Jersey State Police spokesman said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He has that mentality that coaches long for in a player. And he could not do two things at once, thats for sure. Luzi began creating baseball-themed apparel in the mid-2000s at the behest of Jamie Kotsay and Tracy Hoffman, the wives of former big leaguers Mark Kotsay and Trevor Hoffman. Cox was 24. Players who test positive without applying for a therapeutic use exemption are subject to a suspension. He was 24. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. R.I.P. Hes been an All-Star in every season that hes played. Aaron Cox was drafted by the Angels in 2015 and committed suicide in 2018 at the age of 24. 0:30 Major League Baseball star Mike Trout sent an emotional goodbye on Thursday using Instagram after the death of his best friend and brother-in-law Aaron Cox. When Mike and Jessica announced in March that she was pregnant, she noted that her due date was right before her brothers birthday, and that they were having a boy. Its a punctuation mark in literature where the author could have ended a sentence, but decided to continue the sentence instead. From my due date being 2 days before my brothers birthday, to finding out were having a boy God truly works in mysterious ways! Cox is the future brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels oufielder Mike Trout. "Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout and his wife Jessica are stepping up efforts to promote suicide awareness. Why wouldnt a kid from a South Jersey small town be? 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 also released a statement about Coxs death. AFSP is a great source of information for family and friends who have a loved one that is struggling as well as a hub for available resources for those currently in the fight with mental health and suicide or grieving the loss of a loved one.. This season, he went 0-1 with a 4.11 ERA and two saves with the High-A Inland Empire. The stats are, after all, right there on the back of the cards. He was 35. The season was shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic. The name on the back of Mike Trouts jersey Friday night was not there Saturday or Sunday, but it will forever remain in the heart of the Angels center fielder. He was hilarious, Belton said. In the off season he likes to be with friends and be a kid again. Trout married Jessica Cox, Aaron's sister, last December. The killer mentality probably comes from a father who scratched for every hit as a ballplayer himself. She praised Luzis work and explained why they chose a semicolon formed out of a baseball and glove. Millville star pitcher Aaron Cox, shortly after being drafted by the Angels. No cause of death was announced. He has lanes reserved for us. I was happy for him. Mike and Aaron are close, and the younger prodigy doesnt dispute any of the hometown accolades for his mentor and friend. You could say hes pretty good. Jessica had known Rachel Luzi, the companys founder, for years. Youve heard of that WAR statistic? The Angelsreleased a statement Wednesday morning. Burgers are even served on wax paperas authentic as diner food gets. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Cox was 24 and no cause of death was provided at time. Trout and his wife, Jessica, named their first child Beckham Aaron. The single season strikeout leader at his universitybreaking his own record. Mike Trout, Jessica and the two families released a statement Wednesday: Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. -- Chico Ruiz was another Cuban, a smooth-fielding middle infielder for the Angels from 1970-71. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. Cox was placed on Los Angeles' voluntary retirement list just two days before he died, according to the Los Angeles Times. Have a tip? Not even baseballs biggest star can fix the towns struggling economic conditions. Trade Mike Trout = web firestorm. The design includes a baseball with the stitches in the form of encouraging words and the glove designed in the shape of a semicolon. Coxs death occurred not long after he and the Angels parted ways earlier that month. I saw him posting stuff on Instagram, and he seemed happy, Belton said. Yes, four evers. Aaron Cox was a 19th-round draft pick by the Angels in 2015. . It was a tight game. 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.. His brother-in-law is the brother-in-law of Mike Trout, the Angels' starting pitcher. COX emblazoned on the back of his jersey for the first game he played after Coxs memorial service. 1 - Trout's old number. 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. Mike Trout released this statement on the passing of his brother-in-law and former Angels prospect Aaron Cox. 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. Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. Cox, 22, was a 19th-round draft pick by the Angels in 2015 out of Gannon . If Cox walked into the room, the room got better, for sure. @stumatthews11 The Inside The Halos blog mused that he could be a quiet steal. Baker Mayfield could be QB candidate for surprising team? How does a mega-superstar from a town of 28,000 adjust to skyrocketing fame and wealth beyond recognition? 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. That disaster was on a monumental scale, but a week later, the Yankees and Mets memorably donned hats of the New York Fire and Police Departments instead of their normal caps. Hallenbeck laughs at the humility attribute so frequently ascribed to Trout. But back home, Mikey will likely always remain a guy who spends his spare time hunting and golfing with his buddies, challenging them to yet another round at the local lanes. Nearly two years later, Jessica Trout is on the verge of giving birth to the couples first child. I didnt come into the dugout and think about what I had to do next on the mound. Jessica Cox, Mike Trout's renowned wife, is a stunning woman with a golden heart, as we can attest. Aaron Cox, the brother-in-law of Angels superstar Mike Trout and a former standout at Millville, died Wednesday morning. Patrons will tell you that you cant go wrong with anything. 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. Seeing and hearing about your impact on other people are all things that made me a better person every single day.. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family and friends. 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. As a tribute to Aaron Cox, his 24-year-old brother-in-law who died Aug. 15, Trout wore "A. COX" on his No. Jessica Cox, Mike Trout's renowned wife, is a stunning woman with a golden heart, as we can attest. A .304 lifetime batting average. The elder Trout doesnt hold a grudge. The Angels had announced earlier this week that Trout was away from the club for a family matter and might not be available Thursday, when he is scheduled to come off the disabled list. Mike, clearly overjoyed . Trout also has a deal with Nike, which allows him to sell the branded shoes. He had a deep love for his family, and a passionate dedication and commitment to his friends. 29, Aaron Cox -- dealing. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and our Lord and Savior for His precious gift of Aaron Joseph.". (The burgers arent mammoth, but six still seems like a lot.) The Angels Mike Trout wears a jersey bearing a name of his late brother-in-law, Aaron Cox, Friday against the Houston Astros. Oh, and online voters on Topps website just named his baseball card to be #1 in the 2016 series. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Hes also undefeated in winning Silver Slugger Awards. Jerseyball Millvilles Mike Trout and Aaron Cox, Precision Pistol Shooting For Greatness, The Power of Fun Dave Raymond, The Original Phillie Phanatic, Being Relentless The HEADstrong Foundation, Surviving Until Tuesday Sergeant Andrew Einstein. You are NEVER alone.. Not that he was doing anything demonstrative, just that he was so good, and so aggressive, and so competitive, everyone just knew he was gonna go and that they couldnt stop him.. On a baseball field, Aaron Cox has shown an uncanny ability to focus on the task at hand. "The Angels Organization is saddened to hear of the passing of Aaron Cox, a member of the Angels family since 2015. Or at least speculate a scenario that generates a must-click headline. Mike Trout revealed in a tweet on Wednesday that the death of his brother-in-law in August of 2018 was due to suicide. Aaron was a minor league pitcher for the LA Angels but was suspended after testing positive for Ritalin, a banned substance, back in 2017. He was always talking about hunting, Bertness said. Relief pitcher Aaron Cox played in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim system in 2015, 2016 and 2018. . He had a deep love for his family, and a passionate dedication and commitment to his friends. The team badly needs a future, so writers publicly ponder the sacrifices theyll need to make. Mike Trout's wife As if he were a regular at the diner, which he still is, rather than the greatest baseball player in the known universe. You can view the PDF of the article here. In his autobiography, Mantle quoted Ted Williams as saying If I could run like that son of a bitch, Id hit .400 every year.. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Cox resumed bullpen sessions, and his stuff a 95-mph fastball, sinker and slider was coming back. Heres how big a superstar Mike Trout is. 5. 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. Most of us would be aware if we were pitching a no-no in a backyard wiffle ball game. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was taken. Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. I was devastated to hear that. Also Read: Mike Trout's brother-in-law and former Angels' prospect Aaron Cox Dies at 24. I loved him.. At the counter at Jims Lunch, the iconic 93-year-old Main Street diner, waitresses and customers all still refer to him as simply Mike, or even Mikey. Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. He won Associated Press Sports Editors awards for game-story writing in 2001, feature-story writing in 2017 and breaking news in 2019. Watching Mike Trout dominate a baseball field, its easy to think he doesnt have a care in the world. His pitching career moved along until 2017, when he reached Advanced A ball. Tweeted Trout: We lost Aaron in 2018 to suicide. The Angels Organization is saddened to hear of the passing of Aaron Cox, a member of the Angels family since 2015. Aaron Cox remains a big part of their lives. 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.