CLASS OF 2021
LHP
Cylis
Cox
Heartland CC
Rochester (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 205LBS
L/L • 22yr 3mo
Travel Team: Kansas City Royals Scout Team
Rochester (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 205LBS
L/L • 22yr 3mo
Travel Team: Kansas City Royals Scout Team
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
92
Velocity (max)
9/15/22
88.5 - 91.2
Velo Range
9/15/22
2105
Spin Rate (avg)
9/15/22
Changeup
81 - 83
Velo Range
9/15/22
1957
Spin Rate (avg)
9/15/22
Curveball
78 - 82
Velo Range
2/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
76.6 - 79.3
Velo Range
9/15/22
2487
Spin Rate (avg)
9/15/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2105
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1957
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2487
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day
Sep 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
91.5
Velocity (max)
88.5 - 91.2
Velo Range
87.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
2,105
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.5
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.3
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,605
Spin Rate (max)
2,487
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.2
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 82.7
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,957
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day
Sep 15, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day: Data Dive - Sep 19, 2022
- PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day: Takeaways - Sep 19, 2022
- Team Illinois: Pitcher Analysis - Aug 16, 2019
- Illinois Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 29, 2019
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2019
- St. Louis Prospects Scout Day: Pitchers Analysis - Oct 9, 2018
- St. Louis Prospects Scout Day: Instant Analysis - Sep 24, 2018
- Initial Illinois 2021 Rankings Released - Sep 5, 2018
- Missouri Underclass Games: 2021 Pitchers - Aug 22, 2018
- Missouri Underclass Games: Corner Infield Analysis - Aug 16, 2018
- Day 2: Oklahoma Limited Series - Jul 30, 2018
- Missouri Underclass: Instant Analysis - Jun 13, 2018
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True Sophomore. Formerly ranked No. 47 in Illinois’ 2021 class. Standing 6-foot-1, 205-pounds, strong-bodied southpaw with a developed lower-half. Cox was noticeably more fluid with his delivery and more relaxed on scout day than during the Puma Classic. With a drop/drive delivery he worked his fastball in the 88-91 mph range, topping out at 92 mph (T2238 RPM) with slight sinking action. Slider looks to be an out-pitch for him, working with late action off a 2/8 plane at 76-79 mph (T2605 RPM), showing control over the zone and kept mostly down. Flashed a cutting changeup at 81-83 mph.
2022 Puma Classic: Physical-bodied lefty with high effort delivery and head dunk. Overthrowing 87-89 mph FB, struggled to find the zone.
Verbally committed to Central Florida.
2019 Future Games: 6-foot-1, 195-pound, physical, strong build, durable lower half, left-handed pitcher. One of the top available 2021 left-handed pitchers in the state. Works fast, easy, repeatable, clean drop and drive delivery. Short arm action, quick out front, ¾ slot. Attacked the bottom of the strike zone with his fastball. Late arm-side-run, occasional sink, sat 83-85 mph, touched 86. Mixed in an advanced slider, thrown aggressively with late 2/8 action, 76-78 mph. Struck out two and did not allow a hit in his first one-inning appearance on the week. High-follow durable, left-handed pitcher.
6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed pitcher, highly athletic frame and actions, projects. Present pitchability, clean delivery, leg lifted balance, level shoulders, works slightly across body, toe strikes even, athletic finish with rhythm throughout. Arm has some length on back side, loose and quick out front, clean high ¾ window, effort is easy. Three pitch mix in the zone, above average stuff with arm speed on all. Fastball, mostly straight with slight run, gets tilt down in the zone, comes out firm, sat 82-85 mph. Curveball, tight spin, power 2/8 break with conviction, 78-82 mph. Changeup, deceptive hard fade and sink off the heater, 77-80 mph.
Cox has a durable frame that features wide, broad shoulders, and looks like he may become a workhorse-type arm in the future. The big southpaw was 80-83 early on with an effectively-wild fastball. He struggled at times to find his high ¾ release point, clearing his head towards the third base side, but when it was on time, it was easy to see the promise that he holds. The arm works continuously and with quickness out front where there is a slight head-whack. His slider was thrown more firmly with shorter break at 73-75.
Cox is a strong 6-foot 195-pound left-handed hitting first baseman and left-handed pitcher in Illinois' 2021 class. He ran a 7.59 60 and a 4.75 home to first. He has an 85 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts slightly open, small leg lift with some hand load, level path through the zone, loose hands, one handed finish, middle of the field line drives during batting practice, flashing pull side power. On the infield, 83 mph positional velocity, three quarters arms lot, quick to the ball with footwork, athletic actions, mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Cox is a strong 6-foot 195-pound left-handed pitcher in Illinois’ 2021 class. Cox has a high three quarter arm slot, high leg lift, controlled temp with in line direction, throws with regular effort and loose arm action, fastball at 82-84 mph, some with arm side run, breaking ball has 2-to-8 shape, 72-74 mph, works down in the zone, sharp action, change up at 77-78 throws with near fastball arm speed, throws for a strike, simple and repeatable.