Former Maverick standout Brady Cox enters his first season as assistant coach for UTA baseball. Cox was hired in August of 2020.
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THE COX FILE |
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UT Arlington |
Assistant Coach |
2021-present |
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Royals Organization |
Player |
2017-18 |
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UT Arlington |
Player |
2014-17 |
Cox made an immediate impact as the pitching coach in 2021 for the Mavericks. Friday night starter Carlos Tavera had a record-breaking season as he struck out a program-best 117 batters en route to a 1st Team All-Sun Belt selection and ABCA/Rawlings 2nd Team Central All-Region. Tavera, along with closer Tanner King, combined for an 11-inning no hitter against Little Rock - the first for the Mavericks in 38 years, longest in program history, and just the second to occur at Clay Gould Ballpark. As a pitching staff, the Mavericks shattered the single-season strikeout record by over 20, finishing the season with 485 strikeouts.
Cox, drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 36
th round of the 2017 draft, spent three seasons in the Royals organization. He made 141 at-bats, finishing with three home runs and 18 RBI for the Arizona League Royals and Idaho Falls Chukars. In his final season in Idaho Falls, Cox appeared in 18 games on the mound, finishing with a 3.72 ERA.
Cox spent four seasons with the Mavericks (2014-17). He had a breakout season during his junior campaign. After leading the team in average (.365), hits (81) and on-base percentage (.427), Cox was named a semifinalist for the Johnny Bench Award, given to the nation’s top catcher. He was also named First-Team All-Sun Belt and Preseason All-Sun Belt the following season.
“Brady Cox is an outstanding hire. He has a well-rounded skill set that will allow him to make an immediate impact on the program. His insight into the game and ability to connect with players will prove to be a successful combination.”
-KJ Hendricks
Milwaukie Brewers Scout and Former UTA Assistant Coach
“Coach Thomas and UTA hit a home run hiring Brady Cox. Brady was a very heads-up player and true baseball guy. He is going to be a very good young coach and will be a true up and comer in our game. Cox is a true leader from day one when he first stepped on campus as a freshman.”
-Jay Sirianni
Sam Houston State Head Coach and Former UTA Assistant Coach
“As a Royals minor leaguer, he was the type of teammate that made everyone around him better and I look forward to watching him do the same for the Mavs. He’s definitely the type of coach you would want your son to play for and will be a great role model for them as well.”
-Greg Miller
Kansas City Royals Scout
