Jonah Cox
| Jonah Cox | |
|---|---|
Cox with the Richmond Flying Squirrels in 2026 | |
| San Francisco Giants – No. 53 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: August 4, 2001 Louisville, Colorado, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 31, 2026, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| MLB statistics (through June 17, 2026) | |
| Batting average | .400 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Teams | |
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Jonah Abbott Cox (born August 4, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.
Amateur career
Cox attended Flatirons Academy in Westminster, Colorado and played college baseball at Butler Community College, Eastern Oklahoma State College and Oral Roberts University.[1] With Oral Roberts in 2023, he had a 47-game hitting streak, which was tied for the third highest in NCAA history.[2][3]
Professional career
The Oakland Athletics selected Cox in the sixth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. He spent his first professional season with the Arizona Complex League Athletics and Stockton Ports.
On February 2, 2024, the Athletics traded Cox to the San Francisco Giants for Ross Stripling and cash.[4] He played 2024 with the San Jose Giants and Eugene Emeralds and 2025 with Eugene. Cox started 2026 with the Richmond Flying Squirrels.[5][6]
On May 31, 2026, Cox was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He made his major league debut later that day as a pinch-runner, scoring from first base on a single from Rafael Devers and recording his first major league hit off Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan.[8]
Personal life
His father, Darron Cox, played in Major League Baseball.[9]
References
- ^ "Coloradans in MLB Draft: How Jonah Cox bootstrapped from Class 1A to bona fide pro prospect in three years, three colleges". July 2, 2023.
- ^ "Jonah Cox hitting streak: Oral Roberts outfielder's chase for Robin Ventura's NCAA record ends | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. June 16, 2023.
- ^ Sherman, Mitch (June 17, 2023). "Jonah Cox's hitting streak may be over, but Oral Roberts' magical ride continues" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Giants acquire OF prospect Cox from A's for Stripling". MLB.com.
- ^ Murr, Chuck. "San Francisco Giants Prospect Jonah Cox Adds Offense To Speed, Defense". Forbes.
- ^ Times-Dispatch, JOHN O’CONNOR Richmond (May 5, 2026). "'Dynamic' Squirrel Jonah Cox features MiLB-leading .423 average, stat-stuffing extras". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
- ^ "Giants DFA Ryan Borucki, Select Jonah Cox". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ^ Perkins, Owen (May 31, 2026). "Adames' slam, Lee's 5 hits lead Giants' rout of Rox". mlb.com. MLB.
- ^ Fredrickson, Kyle (June 18, 2023). "NCAA hits leader Jonah Cox among former Colorado prep stars in College World Series".
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)