Baker Cox enters his first season as the director of pitching development at USC Upstate during the 2026 season after being announced to the coaching staff on Aug. 14, 2025.
Beginning his coaching career, Cox joins the Spartans following two seasons at UNC Wilmington, where he appeared in 34 games over two seasons. With the Seahawks, he tossed 41.1 innings, accruing a 4-1 record and one save while punching out 33 hitters. He crafted 19 scoreless outings in his two seasons at UNCW.
Before transferring to UNCW, Cox spent two seasons in the Hub City, competing at Spartanburg Methodist. He appeared in 34 games, making six starts for the Pioneers, compiling a 5-6 record and five saves over 74.1 innings of work. Striking out 80 batters, he posted a career 9.68 strikeout per nine innings total, posting a 10.61 mark as a freshman in 2022 on a club that led NJCAA Region X in the category. He began his collegiate career at Charleston Southern, taking a redshirt.
A native of Hopkins, S.C., Cox graduated from UNC Wilmington in 2025.
