Austin Cox
Born:
03/28/1997 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Left
Throws: Left
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 185
Primary Position: LHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Left
Arm Slot: High 3/4
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 185
Primary Position: LHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
5th Rd., 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft (KCR)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | April 24th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | April 19, 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Lexington Legends |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large, full-bodied frame. Durable build, thick throughout.
Mechanical Notes
Overhead pump before starting into SWU delivery. Low-maintenance operation w/ starter look; clean finish, quality extension, allows control and command. Compact, in-line arm-circle, H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 45 | Backend Starter | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 45 | 50 | — | — | Future avg FB at ML level, will rely on control/command. |
| Future avg FB at ML level, will rely on control/command. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 91-92 | 88-94 | Low-90s w/ 93-94 in his back pocket. Cut-type wrinkle at 89-91. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 45 | 50 | — | — | Mixes 4sm FB w/ occasional cutter. Fairly straight overall and relies on location. Projecting to avg as he develops the cutter. |
| Mixes 4sm FB w/ occasional cutter. Fairly straight overall and relies on location. Projecting to avg as he develops the cutter. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 50 | — | — | Very advanced command for level/pro experience. Consistent ability to spot low and to both sides. Will keep improving w/ continued development. |
| Very advanced command for level/pro experience. Consistent ability to spot low and to both sides. Will keep improving w/ continued development. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 50 | 78-79 | 78-80 | Good velo and shape to it; consistent depth, shapely overall pitch; usable ML breaking ball right now that projects future avg. |
| Good velo and shape to it; consistent depth, shapely overall pitch; usable ML breaking ball right now that projects future avg. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 78-79 | 78-80 | Showed more to RHH. Improving feel, flashes of future big league pitch. Throws at armspeed w/ occasional long armside run. |
| Showed more to RHH. Improving feel, flashes of future big league pitch. Throws at armspeed w/ occasional long armside run. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | FB/CB two main pitches, lands both in the zone. Polished strikethrower w/ focused, composed mound presence. Works quick, all business. |
| FB/CB two main pitches, lands both in the zone. Polished strikethrower w/ focused, composed mound presence. Works quick, all business. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Plus | Plus |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Durable, strikethrowing LHP w/ deep mix of usable pitches. Fits back-rotation profile, potential #5 SP for a contender who eats innings w/ fair stuff. Polished pitchability can get him to AA/AAA quickly.
