Kameron
Cox

Cox would have a quality showing on Saturday, as the Top Tier shortstop would go 3-for-4 with a double & two runs scored. A recent attendee of the 2024 Junior Future Games, Cox would continue to show a collection of tools that leave him as a must-follow in the emerging 2028 class. The Montini Catholic product’s gameplay is highlighted by a confident presence on the diamond. His advanced instincts and baseball IQ translated on both sides of the ball, with his baserunning aggressiveness & awareness standing out. Defensively, he showed bouncy, athletic actions on the dirt with fluid footwork. At the plate, the right-handed hitter presents a slightly open setup, crouched into his legs before launching back to an even position that allows him to stay athletic throughout his swing with a line drive approach. Athletic 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame.

MIF Kameron Cox (Montini) will be a name to follow throughout his prep career. The right-handed hitter has a simple swing that works to stay up the middle of the field with a flat path. He’s a natural defender on the dirt, boasting soft hands, fluid footwork and athletic actions. His arm plays well across the diamond too, showing the ability to deliver accurate strikes on the move and from multiple angles.

Cox, exhibiting a proportionally athletic 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame, had several productive and clutch at-bats going 2-for-3 with a triple, walk, and two RBI pull-side single out of the leadoff spot in Top Tier Americans’ 15-7 victory Thursday. Offensively, he showcased game altering plate discipline and gap to gap power. Mechanically, displayed a quarter turn open stance, medium leg kick, forceful hip torque, connected back arm, and steady head at the point of contact. Defensively, he has soft hands, above average arm side range, and a positive feel for flip and footwork speeds on double plays. An overall impressive set of skills with room for further development.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Sturdy build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open slightly crouched setup, quiet hands load, stride works back to even. Loose hands, short to the ball, level path, line drive approach, one-handed finish.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Quick release, plays with life and accuracy, loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Hands work out front with some rhythm, secures the ball into the body.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.

MIF Kameron Cox (Montini, 2028) had a strong day both in showcase and in-game. He took quality at-bats throughout the game, finishing with a sac fly and a single. Once he reached base he showcased his speed, stealing second and then third. Advanced defender for his age, soft hands work out front and secure the ball into his body, plays with rhythm and timing through the ball.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, medium stride. Hands work from low into a flat path, quick hands, looks to stay up the middle and go the other way.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short, quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low and through the ball, active footwork, sure-handed, confident.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

INF Kameron Cox (Lyons Township, IL, 2028) put together one of the top offensive performances from the entire tournament. On Friday, Cox tallied a 2-for-2 day to drive in a team-high three runs, and he also scored two runs, too. Then in Top Tier Americans’ second game on Saturday, he helped them to a close 5-2 win, with a one-hit, three-RBI performance. On Sunday, in his first game of the day, he tallied four hits in five at-bats to drive in one to help Top Tier move on to the Championship game.

Jay Baird (N/A), Quincy Fulton (Newton), Kameron Cox (Lyons Township) and Gavin Jones (Bishop McNamara) are a few 2028s that showed well and should be names to watch in the coming years.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Well proportioned, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, open stance, high leg lift to balance point, creates separation. Quick hands, uphill path with intent to lift, uses the whole field.
Power: 73 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 239’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic defender, fluid feet, confident hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Fluid, smooth delivery, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 66-68 mph. Plays straight, up in the zone. T1958, 1836 average rpm.
CB: 58-60 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed bite and depth. T1747, 1692 average rpm.
CH: 57-59 mph. Thrown with intent, similar profile to the fastball.  T910, 867 average rpm.