Career Timeline of Austin Cox: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Austin Cox built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Austin Cox is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2023 and previously played for the Kansas City Royals. His career is relatively new, with his MLB journey starting in 2023.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Undrafted, Cox commits to Mercer University

In 2015, Austin Cox was undrafted in the Major League Baseball draft and fulfilled his commitment to play college baseball at Mercer University.

2016: Cox's Freshman Year at Mercer

In 2016, during his freshman year at Mercer University, Austin Cox pitched 24 innings, achieving a 2–2 record with a 10.13 ERA.

2018: Cox Drafted by Kansas City Royals

In 2018, Austin Cox was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft. He then signed with the Royals and debuted with the Burlington Royals.

2018: Cox Named Mercer's Friday Night Starter

In 2018, Austin Cox was named Mercer's Friday night starter. He pitched to a 7–4 record with a 4.52 ERA over 17 starts.

June 23, 2019: Cox Promoted to Wilmington Blue Rocks

On June 23, 2019, Austin Cox was promoted to the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the High–A Carolina League, after being named an All-Star alongside earning Pitcher of the Week honors in early June with the Lexington Legends.

2021: Cox Assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals

In 2021, Austin Cox was assigned to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Double-A Central, and was promoted to the Omaha Storm Chasers of the Triple-A East in late September.

2022: Cox Returns to Omaha Storm Chasers

In 2022, Austin Cox returned to the Omaha Storm Chasers, where he went 7-7 with a 4.21 ERA over 29 games.

May 3, 2023: Cox Promoted to Major Leagues

On May 3, 2023, Austin Cox was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He joined the Kansas City Royals and set a modern Major League Baseball record by not allowing a hit to any of the first 39 batters he faced.