Thorman was set for his Double-A debut in 2020 but the minor league season was canceled because of the pandemic. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. They were part of the Quad Cities team that won the High-A Central championship a year ago. The former Atlanta Braves' first-round pick, who spent two seasons in the Major Leagues as a player, enters his sixth season as a manager in the Royals' organization. 4), Loftin (No. The Naturals open the Texas League season on Friday night at Springfield, then host Wichita in a rematch of last year's championship series on Tuesday night in Arvest Ballpark. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Atlanta Braves traded OF Drew Waters, RHP Andrew Hoffmann and 3B CJ Alexander to Kansas City Royals for Draft Pick. . The Bullpen Party features 'Happy Hour drink specials for fans of age while all fans can enjoy $2 BBQ Sliders or a special 6 for $8 deal. 13) should fill out the middle of the batting order along with Witt Jr. Pratto was a first-round pick in 2017, but has struggled with making contact. The Naturals return to action on Tuesday to start a six-game series against the San Antonio Missions in San Antonio. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Naturals open the season Tuesday night at Dickey Stephens Park where they will take on the Arkansas Travelers in a six-game road swing. SPRINGDALE, Ark The Kansas City Royals have announced the 2022 Spring Training breaking rosters for all of their minor league affiliates and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals preliminary roster of 30 players features 22-year-old left-handed pitcher Asa Lacy, the fourth overall selection in the 2020 MLB Draft and top pitching prospect in the Royals organization and one of several top-ranked prospects from the Royals slated to play with the Naturals this season. April 26, 2023 "He gave me some really good advice about handling that this season and what I'll be doing pregame.". 30) in their Top-30 for the Royals organization as well. Poldberg was also kind enough to take Jerry into the batting cages and work on his form for the first pitch. Jerry Springer, daytime TV talk show trendsetter, died Thursday at the age of 79. 14), Andrew Hoffmann (No. The Sod Poodles blanked Northwest Arkansas 5-0 on Wednesday and no-hit the Naturals for seven innings, but came up with a 3-2 win in 10 innings on Thursday. Not enough, is all I can say to that query. The 2023 Naturals will also be well-represented in the prospect rankings as seven of the Royals Top 25 prospects according to Baseball America will be calling Arvest Ballpark home to begin the season. "I just asked him about how he goes about his business in practices as far as getting his reps on the infield and in the outfield," Loftin said. Matias earned a promotion late last season and flashed incredible power and a cannon-like arm in right field. The Naturals wasted a scoring chance in the bottom of the third. And you know its a good night when you are escorted out by local authorities so a mob scene does not ensue. The list of prospects includes returning pitchers Jonathan Bowlan (No. John Rave blasted three homers, setting a career-high, for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (5-5) in a 16-6 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (5-5) at Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday night. 31), INF Nathan Eaton (No. It's all part of it, we think, as far as their growth.". SPRINGDALE -- There's lots of new faces on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' opening-day roster including manager Chris Widger. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are a Minor League Baseball team based in Springdale, Arkansas. Angel Zerpa, who pitched at three different levels in the minors and even got a start for the Royals in September, will begin with the Naturals. 20) Anthony Veneziano (No. 13) and infielder Peyton Wilson (No. "There's a familiarity there between me and the players and our coaching staff.". Pitchers (16): LHP Dante Biasi, LHP Holden Capps, RHP Christian Cosby, RHP Yefri Del Rosario, RHP Jonah Dipoto, RHP Zach Haake, LHP Asa Lacy, RHP Alec Marsh, LHP Drew Parrish, LHP Zack Phillips, RHP ndres Sotillet, LHP Anthony Veneziano, RHP Nathan Webb, RHP Zach Willeman, RHP Stephen Woods Jr. and LHP Angel Zerpa. The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. RHP Samuel Valerio assigned to Columbia Fireflies from ACL Royals. In 2012, he made what may have been his only. You have selected an away game. Appalachian League-related trademarks and copyrights are property of the applicable Appalachian League Entities. Because too much is never enough, Van Henkelum later sent over some more photos from this most memorable night in Northwest Arkansas. By Benjamin Hill @BensBiz. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. Asa Lacy, the Royals top ranked pitching prospect and fourth overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, will start the season in Northwest Arkansas as one of eight Top-30 Royals prospects on the breaking roster. Left-handed hitting second baseman Michael Massey was Kansas Citys 4th-Round selection in the 2019 Draft out of the University of Illinois, while corner infielder Jake Means was drafted in the 22nd Round of the 2019 Draft. John Rave then drew a walk. I'm curious to see how well we catch the ball because with our staff we're going to need to catch the ball. The Naturals have an off day on Monday before starting a six-game series against the San Antonio Missions on Tuesday with a 7:05 PM CT. Jimmy Govern hit his second homer of the season in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (7-8) 6-2 loss on Sunday to the Amarillo Sod Poodles (8-7). Angel Zerpa and Sebastian Rivero both played in Major League Baseball during their careers. All rights reserved. My main focus is my changeup. An official Opening Night roster will be finalized prior to the home opener against the Midland RockHounds (Double-A Affiliate of the Oakland A's) on Thursday, April 6th. Glendinning recorded 76 RBI. Loftin has played shortstop in the past, but he's transitioning to center field. 24) and Parrish (No. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will open the 2023 season on Thursday, April 6th at 7:05 p.m. when they will host the Midland RockHounds for Opening Night at Arvest Ballpark. 2010 Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Texas League) batting, . PROMOTIONS Arrive early on Friday night for a Bullpen Party from 5:45pm until 6:45pm at The Bullpen concession stand. Transaction. KC Transactions. Jerry Springer's Aug. 10 Arvest Ballpark appearance came courtesy of the Arkansas CW, the network that airs "The Jerry Springer Show" in the Naturals' market. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. They tied for the batting title in the High-A Central last season, while Massey was stellar defensively, earning a gold glove. 15), LHP Angel Zerpa (No. 11. The upcoming homestand will begin with an Education Day Game and features daily food and drink specials, back-to-back fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday night . The rotation will include Bowlan, Marsh, Jonathan Heasley, Marcelo Martinez and Stephen Woods Jr. "My sense is we've got a lot of guys who are capable of having good offensive seasons. All rights reserved. Witt Jr. will start the season in Double-A after playing just 37 games in the Arizona Summer League in 2019. Northwest Arkansas lost two in a row to Amarillo (7-6) going into Friday. 2023 Northwest Arkansas Naturals Statistics. 16) and first baseman Nick Pratto (No. 38). Drew Parrish also returns. All Rights Reserved, The Official Site of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Naturals Suffer 6-2 Setback in Series Finale Sunday, Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Collection. 25) are also featured in Baseball Americas list. Andrew Hoffman (2-1) led four Naturals pitchers, who combined for a six-hit shutout. He hit 18 home runs in 64 games at three different levels, including seven in 23 games at Northwest Arkansas. 3B CJ Alexander roster status changed by Kansas City Royals. SPRINGDALE, Ark. Transaction. The Missions, entering on a three-game winning streak, jumped out . 16), and catcher Luca Tresh (No. I'm working on a splitter a little bit, too, but I'll still use both.". Springer was a huge baseball fan -- he loved the Yankees, and for a time, had season tickets for the Florida State League's Sarasota Red Sox. He was traded to the Royals on July 27 and played the final 32 games with Naturals where he hit .230. 14) Veneziano (No. Catcher MJ Melendez (No. SPRINGDALE, Ark The Kansas City Royals have announced the 2022 Spring Training breaking rosters for all of their minor league affiliates and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals preliminary roster of 30 players features 22-year-old left-handed pitcher Asa Lacy, the fourth overall selection in the 2020 MLB Draft and top pitching. But most of the players will be familiar to fans and the league as 21 of the 28 have played in Northwest Arkansas before. They host Tulsa on May 11, a week later, in the home opener at Arvest Ballpark for six straight games against the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Naturals will announce their promotional schedule in February, 2022. Kansas City Royals 25-man roster for 2023 with positions, height, weight, and jersey numbers for all Royals players. Continue the weekend fun with a Bullpen Party prior to every Saturday night home game. 15), T.J. Sikkema (No. 6), Marsh (No. He hit just .262 with one home run in his only professional regular-season minor league experience. The Sod Poodles jumped out to an early lead in the second inning, scoring three runs off Naturals starter Beck Way. Robbie Glendinning led Northwest Arkansas with 19 home runs, while Tyler Gentry and Seuly Matias each had 16. The relationships he's built in that time are a definite positive, he said. Springer's night with the Naturals, TicketSmarter - Ticket Resale Marketplace. Third party trademarks and copyrights are property of the applicable third party. Naturals Blanked in Series Finale. Asa Lacy, the top-ranked pitching prospect in the Kansas City Royals' organization, heads a deep, talented Naturals rotation. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 15), T.J. Sikkema (No. Lacy is joined by Quad Cities teammates Anthony Veneziano and Dante Biasi. You can use the Roster History Research Application to find a roster for a particular date since 2012 if you are a PREMIUM subscriber. "So with the coaching staff and a lot of the teammates that I had coming off of a championship that we won is obviously really comforting. Roster. Following the first pitch, Jerry took time to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Date. "My sense of it is we've got a talented pitching staff," Shields said. Tyler Tolbert led off with a double and Peyton Wilson beat out of an infield single. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will return to Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:05 p.m. when they play host to the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Minnesota Twins) for the 2022 home opener. 2021 Northwest Arkansas Naturals roster Pitchers Jonathan Bowlan Dylan Coleman Yefri Del Rosario Peyton Gray Jonathan Heasley Alec March Andrew Nunez Carlos Sanabria Collin Snider Stephen Woods. Triple-A Omaha began their season last Friday.. "It's minor leagues and winning isn't what we're here to do but at the same time it's all part of them coming up and becoming better baseball players. 11), Alec Marsh (No. 04/03/23. Remembering the talk show host's visit to Northwest Arkansas. All rights reserved. Fans that arrive early will enjoy 'Happy Hour drink specials & $2 BBQ Sliders or a special 6 for $8 deal from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Print Headline: Naturals roster full of experience. Benjamin Hill is a reporter for MiLB.com and writes Ben's Biz Blog. April 19, 2023. Northwest Arkansas cut down a Sod Poodle runner at the plate to end the top of the fifth. So that's gonna be a challenge.". Currently 3rd in the TL's North Division. He was tapped as the seventh manager in Naturals' history as they begin their 15th season. The reason that it might be a little problematic is we have Tolbert, Guzman and Rave at short and center and they're going to be rotating. Date. 04/25/23. The phenom infielder will be joined by fellow first-round pick Nick Pratto, who has made. "These guys are hungry, energetic and they play hard, said Thorman in a phone interview. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Remembering the talk show host's visit to Northwest Arkansas. Left fielder Jimmy Govern added a two-run single to push the Naturals' lead to 5-0. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo). Right-handed hitting shortstop Maikel Garcia was added the Royals 40-man roster last November, after ranking third in the system in 2021 in batting average (.291). As the Naturals left the field, Jerry wished them luck as they headed back into the clubhouse. The Naturals came back to load the bases with nobody out and took a 1-0 lead on John Rave's RBI single. Springer . He spent two brief stints in the big leagues as a player in 1992 and 1993. All rights reserved. "It's really nice considering last year was my first year in pro ball," Loftin said. 11), OF Nick Loftin (No. SPRINGDALE -- Northwest Arkansas used a big inning to snap a modest two-game losing streak in front of 4,680 Friday night at Arvest Ballpark. (00:16), April 22, 2023 CBA Pick # 35. Hell be joined by two-time minor league postseason All-Star Logan Porter and returning Natural Tyler Cropley. Rave's first homer came. 16 in all of Major League Baseball. Catcher Luca Tresh drew a bases-loaded walk to score a run and designated hitter Robbie Glendinning drove in another with an infield single for a 3-0 Naturals' lead. The Naturals Team Store at Arvest Ballpark will now be open Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. starting Monday, March 6th through the end of the season. Will Myers broke into Double-A as the youngest player on the Naturals' roster at 20-years of age and one of the most publicized prospects at the time. Continue with Recommended Cookies, April 4, 2023 - Texas League (TL) - Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release. "Our pitchers were outstanding tonight," Shields said. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Charlie Kaijo), Jorge Bonifacio and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals open the season today against the Midland RockHounds at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. What follows is an edited version of a 2012 Ben's Biz Blog post chronicling Springer's visit with the Naturals (then, as now, the Royals' Double-A affiliate). The Naturals breaking roster announced today Monday, April 4th features ten of the Royals' top 40 prospects according to Baseball America in addition to Asa Lacy (No. Naturals cap giveaway Saturday. But Widger has something else in common with quite a few of. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. 28), OF Seuly Matias (No. SPRINGDALE, Ark - The Kansas City Royals have announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' preliminary roster for the 2023 season, and it features a total of 21 players (out of 28) that have played for the Naturals in previous seasons. 25) are also featured in Baseball America's list. Catcher Luca Tresh returns along with infielders Robbie Glendinning, Jimmy Govern, Jeison Guzman, Morgan McCullough, Jake Means and outfielders Parker Bates, Jorge Bonifacio, and John Rave. Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Current Roster - The Baseball Cube | Stats and Data TODAY PLAYERS TEAMS/SCHOOLS LEAGUES STATISTICS DRAFT/PROSPECTS MISC RESEARCH Northwest Arkansas Naturals Current Roster Team List Shop @ eBay team name Northwest Arkansas Naturals league name Texas League level AA MLB Parent Kansas City Royals 2022 Northwest Arkansas Naturals Texas League (AA) Statistics Roster Staff MLB Organization Shop @ eBay minor franchise Northwest Arkansas Naturals category Minor League Texas League division North level AA statyear 2022 nickname Naturals MLB Parent Kansas City Royals record 58-79 (.423) GBL 20.0 rank 5 lgrk 10 manager Chris Widger ballpark The infield will predominately consist of new faces to Arvest Ballpark, including a pair of new faces to the Royals organization. All rights reserved. The Naturals open the season tonight with a three-game home-stand against the Midland RockHounds, the Class AA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. 14), Andrew Hoffman (No. Do you wish to continue? Location: Springdale, Arkansas. By Naturals PR Department April 4, 2023 SPRINGDALE, Ark - The Kansas City Royals have announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' preliminary roster for the 2023 season, and it features a total of 21 players (out of 28) that have played for the Naturals in previous seasons. All Rights Reserved, FIRST ROUND PICK ASA LACY HEADLINES THE NATURALS 2022 ROSTER. SPRINGDALE -- Northwest Arkansas Naturals Manager Tom Shields said at Tuesday's Media Day festivities he believes his roster has strong hitters and pitchers, but he is interested to see how. Opening Night is presented by Johnsonville and Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and features post-game fireworks. 10) and Alec Marsh (No. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (1-2) offense was held to two hits in a shutout loss to the Midland RockHounds (2-1) on Saturday night at Arvest . Chris Widger is entering his first season as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals manager. The first-year Naturals manager said that's because a few players will be asked to play multiple positions. The two teams . That's pretty good. Highly touted prospect Bobby Witt Jr. got a little introduction over the past month spending time in Springdale at the Kansas City Royals' alternate training site. Northwest Arkansas Naturals Roster & Staff. October 6, 2020: 1B Nick Pratto assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Royals Alternate Training Site . SPRINGDALE -- There's lots of new faces on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' opening-day roster including manager Chris Widger. 3B CJ Alexander assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe). None of the Naturals' pitching staff has ever spent time in Northwest Arkansas and only five of the position players have previous experience with the Naturals. 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The official Opening Night roster will be finalized prior to the road opener against the Springfield Cardinals on Friday, April 8th. 3B CJ Alexander assigned to Kansas City Royals. Nine position players and four pitchers on the Naturals' roster were part of the lineup for Quad Cities in the championship series last season and that means something, Widger said at the Naturals' media day held Wednesday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark. Loftin acknowledged that being with the same core group of guys gives him confidence. Witt Jr. leads a group of five of the top 16 prospects in the Royals' organization on the Naturals' roster. All Rights Reserved, The Official Site of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Collection, Naturals Homestand Highlights: May 2 - May 7, Veneziano Carves in 6-3 Series Finale Win, Naturals Mount Massive Comeback, Win in 12 Innings, Naturals Suffer Friday Night Heartbreaker in 10 Innings, Naturals Fall 10-2 on Wednesday Afternoon. "You build a winning atmosphere and you hope they expect to win each year," said Widger, who spent 10 years in the Major Leagues behind the plate. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals roster breaks down as follows: Pitchers (15): LHP Dante Biasi, RHP Jonathan Bowlan, LHP Christian Chamberlain, RHP Steven Cruz, RHP Yefri Del Rosario, RHP Jonah Dipoto, RHP Andrew Hoffmann, RHP Will Klein, RHP Alec Marsh, RHP Noah Murdock, LHP Walter Pennington, LHP T.J. Sikkema, LHP Anthony Veneziano, RHP Jacob Wallace, RHP Beck Way, Infielders (7): Robbie Glendinning, Jimmy Govern, Jeison Guzmn (S), Morgan McCullough (L), Jake Means, Dillan Shrum (L), Peyton Wilson (S), Outfielders (4): Parker Bates (L), Jorge Bonifacio, John Rave (L), Tyler Tolbert. But Witt Jr. impressed at the alternate site last summer and was a big hit in spring training, holding his own against Major League and upper minor league pitchers, hitting .289 with three home runs in 14 games. "Consistency is what I'm looking for for sure in all my pitches," Bowlan said. The Naturals have an off day on Monday before starting a six-game series against the San Antonio Missions on Tuesday with a 7:05 PM CT first pitch. First baseman/catcher Gavin Stupienski saw one at-bat last May with the Naturals after signing as a free agent but spent much of 2021 in Quad Cities. Jerry! The 2012 Minor League Player of the Year was elected to receive the honor by the Naturals' Hall of Fame Voting Committee over fellow 2023 candidates pitcher Danny Duffy, infielder Matt Fields, and pitcher Everett Teaford.Myers broke into Class AA as the youngest player on the Naturals' roster at age 20 and one of the most publicized prospects at the time. So what happened? ----------------------------------------------------. Loftin said he was even able to get a few pointers from Merrifield about staying sharp playing multiple positions earlier this week. The pitching staff features righties Christian Cosby, Yefri Del Rosario, Jonah Dipoto, Zach Haake, Alec Marsh, ndres Sotillet, Nathan Webb, Zach Willeman, and Stephen Woods, Jr. joining left-handers Dante Biasi, Holden Capps, Asa Lacy, Drew Parrish, Zack Phillips, Anthony Veneziano and Angel Zerpa. That practice must have helped because the pitch was right down the middle. July 11, 2022. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tucker Bradley paced all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .293 clip. Discounted ticket packages are now on sale for the upcoming 2022 season. Loftin, rated as the No. RoughRiders Announce "Jack-O(Wen) Pack-O(Wen)" for Opening Weekend, Drillers Roster Highlighted by Five 40-Man Roster Members and Dodgers #1 Prospect, Returners Headline the Naturals 2023 Roster, Veneziano Carves in 6-3 Series Finale Win, Naturals Mount Massive Comeback, Win in 12 Innings, Naturals Suffer Friday Night Heartbreaker in 10 Innings, Naturals Homestand Highlights: May 2 - May 7. More photos are available at arkansasonline.com/47media/ Catchers Nathan Esposito and Freddy Fermin both have limited experience in Northwest Arkansas, along with outfielders Travis Jones and Dairon Blanco and infielder Angelo Castellano. 11), OF Nick Loftin (No. Hoffman allowed four hits over five innings, struck out five and walked one. He hit safely in 32 of his 35 games, boasting a .343 . Post-game fireworks today and Friday. Northwest Arkansas manager Tommy Shields was pleased with the pitcher's performance. "I mean three base runners in the last four innings. 13) and infielder Peyton Wilson (No. - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will return home on Tuesday, May 2nd for a six-game series against the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) at Arvest Ballpark through Sunday, May 7th. 12), INF. 12) will anchor the rotation. RHP Marcus Olivarez assigned to Columbia . Naturally Speaking: Wil Myers, who is currently on the Cincinnati Reds roster, became the eighth individual inducted into the Naturals Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony. 22) while newcomers right-hander Beck Way (No. The Royals unveiled the minor league rosters for their Double-A and A-ball affiliates today, with their seasons scheduled to begin later this week. By Benjamin Hill @BensBiz. The Kansas City Royals have announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' preliminary roster for the 2023 season, and it features a total of 21 players (out of 28) that have played for the. But Amarillo starter Jamison Hill struck out Tresh and Glendinning to strand the bases loaded. 2), including RHP Alec Marsh (No. SPRINGDALE, Ark -The Kansas City Royals have announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' preliminary roster for the 2023 season, and it features a total of 21 players (out of 28) that have. Remembering the talk show host's visit to Northwest Arkansas.

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