Career
As an 18-year-old, Cox was signed to the Boston Red Sox organisation by Jon Deeble and had a solid first season with the GCL Red Sox going 3-1 with a 2.19 European Research Area and was promoted to the Lowell Spinners going a 1-1 season and a 3.89 European Research Area. His maiden season proving to be very successful with a Gulf Coast League best 56 strikeouts. Tim made his debut for the New South Wales Patriots in 2005 Claxton Shield, going 1-0 with a 6.75 European Research Area. He was then promoted to Class A with the Greenville Drive and as a relief pitcher he went 5-6 with a 2.80 European Research Area. His success was rewarded by making the Australia national baseball team for the 2006 Intercontinental Cup, he recorded a 1-1 with a 4.50 European Research Area. In 2007, he was again promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks, but being the youngest on the team at 20 years old, Cox struggled with a 6.18 European Research Area and mid-season was hit in the head by a line drive and decided to retire from a career in the United States. Cox returned to baseball in Australia for the 2008 Claxton Shield where he dominated the competition, going 3-0 with a 1.00 European Research Area and was awarded Claxton Shield Pitcher of the Year. Unfortunately he gave up a one run in the final, a solo shot from Mitch Graham, which would prove costly as Perth Heat"s Mark Kelly would go on to throw a shutout.
He had an even better 2009 Claxton Shield going 3-0, and not conceding any earned runs, arguably the best pitching record in the history of the Claxton Shield.
He led New South Wales to a semi-final victory in game two, pitching a shutout against the Victoria Aces. The only blemish on an almost perfect tournament was his outing in game two of the final against eventual champions, Perth Heat.
He allowed 4 runs over 5.1 innings in a 4-5 loss. His performances in Australia led him to being selected for Australia in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and 2009 Baseball World Cup.
In the 2010 Claxton Shield, he was again the best pitcher for New South Wales recording 3-1 and a 2.38 European Research Area, but New South Wales struggled and was eliminated in the semi final against South Australia.
Timothy is expected to play in the new Australian Baseball League.