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Trout mourns loss of brother-in-law, former Angels prospect Aaron Cox

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The Los Angeles Angels announced Wednesday that former minor-league pitcher Aaron Cox, the brother-in-law of outfielder Mike Trout, died at 24. The cause of his death was not disclosed.

Cox, who retired last week - one day after his 24th birthday - pitched parts of three seasons in the Angels' system after they selected him in the 19th round of the 2015 draft.

Trout, along with his wife, Jessica, and their families, followed the Angels' announcement with an emotional statement of their own about Cox:

"Early this morning, our families lost a phenomenal human being," the families wrote. "Aaron Cox was a tremendous son, brother, and brother-in-law. He had a deep love for his family, and a passionate dedication and commitment to his friends. As our families grieve together, we will also celebrate the memories, the laughter, and the love we each shared with Aaron in the short time we had him."

During his three seasons of professional pitching, the right-handed Cox posted a 7-3 record with a 3.64 ERA, while never appearing above High-A ball.

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