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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 65 | Arm: 40 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40 

The son of former big league catcher Darron Cox, Jonah has posted huge numbers at three different schools in his college career. He spent his first two seasons at junior colleges, batting .397/.472/.683 with 49 steals (second in the NJCAA) at Butler (Kan.) in 2021 and .431/.502/.631 with 43 swipes (sixth in the NJCAA) at Eastern Oklahoma State last year. He earned Summit League Player of the Year accolades and helped Oral Roberts reach the College World Series this spring by batting .412/.470/.646 with 28 steals. He topped NCAA Division I with 114 hits and fashioned a 47-game hitting streak, tied for the third-longest in D-I history.

Cox has well-above-average speed and an offensive approach that focuses on getting on base to take advantage of his quickness. A right-handed hitter, he makes consistent contact to all fields, is adept at bunting and can turn infield grounders into singles. While he doesn't look to launch balls, he has good bat speed and enough strength to produce 12-15 homers annually.  

Cox's speed translates better on the bases than it does on defense at this point. A shortstop in junior college, he's still learning the nuances of center field after shifting there with the Golden Eagles. He's quick enough to become an asset in center, albeit with a below-average arm. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 65 | Arm: 40 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40

The son of former big league catcher Darron Cox, Jonah compiled monster numbers at three colleges in three seasons. He slashed .397/.472/.683 with 49 steals (second in the NJCAA) at Butler (Kan.) CC in 2021, .431/.502/.631 with 43 swipes (sixth in the NJCAA) at Eastern Oklahoma State in 2022 and .412/.470/.646 at Oral Roberts last spring. He helped the Golden Eagles reach the College World Series for the first time in 45 years, topped NCAA Division I with 114 hits, put together a 47-game hitting streak (third-longest in D-I history) and won Summit League Player of the Year honors. The Athletics drafted him in the sixth round last July and traded him to the Giants for Ross Stripling seven months later.

With his well-above-average speed, Cox should focus on getting on base so he can make the most of it. He tried to do too much in his pro debut, losing control of the strike zone and his timing at the plate as he tried to create more loft with his right-handed stroke. He has enough bat speed and strength to provide 10-15 homers on an annual basis, but he needs to concentrate on making more consistent contact.

Cox's quickness plays better on the bases than it does on defense. A shortstop in junior college, he shifted to center field after joining Oral Roberts and still is learning the nuances of the position. He has the speed to become at least a solid defender in center, though his arm strength is below average.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 65 | Arm: 40 | Field: 55 | Overall: 40 

The son of former big league catcher Darron Cox, Jonah posted huge numbers at three different schools in his college career. He spent his first two seasons at junior colleges, batting .397/.472/.683 with 49 steals (second in the NJCAA) at Butler (Kan.) in 2021 and .431/.502/.631 with 43 swipes (sixth in the NJCAA) at Eastern Oklahoma State last year. He earned Summit League Player of the Year accolades and helped Oral Roberts reach the College World Series this past spring by batting .412/.470/.646 with 28 steals. He topped NCAA Division I with 114 hits and fashioned a 47-game hitting streak, tied for the third-longest in D-I history, leading to the A’s taking him in the sixth round of the Draft and signing him for $300,000.

Cox has well-above-average speed and an offensive approach that focuses on getting on base to take advantage of his quickness. A right-handed hitter, he makes consistent contact to all fields, is adept at bunting and can turn infield grounders into singles. While he doesn't look to launch balls, he has good bat speed and enough strength to produce 12-15 homers annually.  

Cox's speed translates better on the bases than it does on defense at this point. A shortstop in junior college, he's still learning the nuances of center field after shifting there with the Golden Eagles. He's quick enough to become an asset in center, albeit with a below-average arm, and the A’s were pleased with the early returns on both sides of the ball, reminding some of former A’s outfielder Eric Byrnes.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	06/25/2024	OF Jonah Cox assigned to Eugene Emeralds from San Jose Giants.
	03/22/2024	OF Jonah Cox assigned to San Francisco Giants.
	03/07/2024	San Francisco Giants Prospects activated OF Jonah Cox.
	02/02/2024	San Francisco Giants traded RHP Ross Stripling and cash to Oakland Athletics for OF Jonah Cox.
	02/02/2024	OF Jonah Cox assigned to San Jose Giants.
	08/08/2023	OF Jonah Cox assigned to Stockton Ports from ACL Athletics.
	07/25/2023	OF Jonah Cox assigned to ACL Athletics.
	07/17/2023	Oakland Athletics signed OF Jonah Cox.
	06/30/2023	OF Jonah Cox assigned to College Workout.