Jonah Cox OF. DOB: 8/4/2001. B-R, T-R. 6' 3", 200 lbs. Drafted 2023 Round 6(A's)
2024(A): .297/.412/.384, 2 HR, 38 SB, 13.1 BB%, 22.5 K%, 2.78 GB/FB, .400 BABIP, 275 PA.
2024(A+): .225/.324/.350, 3 HR, 20 SB, 11.9 BB%, 31.0 K%, 1.89 GB/FB, .333 BABIP, 185 PA.
Cox was acquired from the A's in Feb. 2024 for Ross Stripling which is better than the negative trade value I thought Stripling had. Cox is a speedster who has the size to hit for power but has obviously geared his game to putting the ball on the ground and maintaining a high BABIP with his speed. That approach can work but the player has to be really, really fast and it helps to bat lefthanded which Cox does not. He has two years of development before he has to be exposed to the Rule 5 draft so has time to figure out if he needs to change his approach at higher levels. His ability to draw walks helps. For now, expect him to start the 2025 season in A+ ball. Oh! And how did the trade for Ross Stripling work out for the A's? Not so good as Stripling went 2-11 with a 6.01 ERA.
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