Venice ace Carter Cox finds 'quiet' amid state title run, draft buzz
The Venice High ace is juggling his baseball stardom and future MLB prospects with the everyday pressure of being a high school student.
Carter Cox always performs the same ritual before he starts to pitch. He’ll crouch with his back to the plate, his hand touching the rear of the mound, and everything becomes muted. The Venice senior left-hander thanks God for the opportunity.
He hopes for a healthy game. Once he’s centered, Cox doesn’t leave that bubble for however long he’s needed. Cox calls it his “quiet time” in a life where he doesn’t get much silence.
“(I’m) definitely living it day by day, taking every practice like it’s important,” Cox said. “Not trying to look past a day or look past a start or look past a game. And I feel like that’s what’s helped me keep grounded and keep my mind focused on the task at hand.
” On top of wanting to lead No. 1 seed Venice to a FHSAA Class 7A semifinal win over No. 4 Vero Beach on Friday, May 15, Cox is also handling a future that’s quickly approaching.
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