David Cox gives Dayton a versatile arm with real swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Dayton right-hander David Cox has worked 13 games, earning a win over Akron and striking out 16 batters for an 11.80 K/9, while also showing he can help the Flyers in different roles after a 2025 freshman year at UIC that included five pitching appearances and seven strikeouts in 16.1 innings. His calling card is a long, competitive frame and two-way athletic background, plus a proven high-school pedigree as a multi-time all-state standout and state champion. He looks like a useful fit if a team wants a strike-throwing, versatile arm with upside rather than instant polish.
