Former minor league pitcher Aaron Cox died Wednesday at the age of 24, his family announced, per ESPN.com. Cox was the brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout.
The family did not reveal a cause of death in its statement regarding Cox's death:
"Early this morning our families lost a phenomenal human being. 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.