Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KC | LHP | 8 | 45 |
Grades Update: May 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 55 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 55/45 |
May 2021 Report
Evaluator: Trevor Hooth
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Round 5
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Medium build, sloping shoulders. Is at physical maturity, but looks lighter than listed weight.
Delivery & Mechanics: High 3/4 arm slot, borderline over the top. Smooth, low effort delivery. Motion starts with hands extending fully above his head. As his hands come down he starts his rocker step when his hands are about chest height, but his hands don't stop until they are by his belt. Quick, chest high leg kick, hands are just below neck height. Back leg bends as he drives out towards the plate. Lands closed. Finishes with a high leg kick.
Fastball: 92-94 T95. Gets some ride through the zone. He works this pitch east and west, but does like to elevate it. What could only occasionally touch mid 90's has taken a step forward in both velocity and command. Works well with the rest of his arsenal. More proven consistency in velo could make it a plus offering, especially if more whiffs come. Grade: 55
Curveball: High 70's. 12-6 movement. Uses this pitch early and often. It's got tight break and he commands it well to the bottom of the zone. It's very distinct, and he has no problem doubling up on it for success. It's clearly his best pitch and a true weapon in his arsenal. It specializes in whiffs and weak contact. Grade: 60
Slider: Gyro movement. Likes to backdoor it against righties. At times it can look like a curveball, but it doesn't mirror the action his curveball takes. When used correctly it can generate swing and miss, but he can tend to miss up in the zone with it. There's more in the tank with this pitch, but it is at least an average offering. Grade: 50
Changeup: Generates some fade at the bottom of the zone. It's clearly his fourth pitch which speaks more to how good his other three are than the quality of the changeup. It's a good pitch against righties, but he hasn't utilized it as often as the breakers. Grade: 45
Control and Command: He's shown really good control to this point in his career, keeping walk numbers very low. That extends through his entire arsenal, which can make him a very deadly pitcher. At times he can lose the zone and miss up with all of his pitches, but it never seems to last too long. If he gets more consistency in this part of his game, watch out. Control: 55 | Command: 45
Overall: There is a lot to like with Cox. He's got three really good pitches already and a fourth that will play just fine. He's a few tweaks away from being a legitimate rotation arm. If nothing else, potentially a solid bullpen piece. Rotation seems more likely, though. The Royals are flush with arm talent and he's got the potential to be as good as any of them.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: Moderate
