Naturals Reveal Official Team Mascot
The Naturals mascot is described as a hairy, loveable sasquatch that wears a big smile on his face and dons the number "08" on the back of his Naturals' home jersey. Pictures will follow in a separate email.
"Our organization looked long and hard for our mascot, and we found him right here in the mountainous terrain of the Ozarks'" stated Naturals' General Manager Eric Edelstein. "Once we found him, we knew he was our guy, but we wanted to open it up to the kids to give him a name."
Naturals fans 14 and under may submit their name suggestions online at or official website, www.naturals.com, beginning Monday through Monday, January 28th. Entry forms will also be made available in The Morning News beginning this weekend, and those entry forms can be returned to the Naturals' offices at 1127 S. Gutensohn in Springdale or to the Morning News offices at 2560 N Lowell Road in Springdale. In addition, the Naturals plan to pay a visit to local schools throughout Northwest Arkansas to introduce the mascot to local children and solicit contest entries. The winner of the contest will be announced in The Morning News on Thursday, January 31st.
The child submitting the winning name will receive one game's worth of 'VIP' treatment from the Naturals, including joining the team on the field for batting practice, sitting in super premium seating for the game with three of their friends, and the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch before the game. In the event that more than one fan submits the same name, a winner will be chosen randomly.
The Naturals mascot design was created and produced by Street Characters Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, a creative ideas company specializing in mascot and costume conceptualization and design. Street Characters has designed mascots for numerous Major League Baseball teams such as the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers, as well as NFL teams such as the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots.
Merchandise and souvenirs depicting our official team mascot is expected to be available beginning in February at our offices as well as on our official website.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and will begin play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale, on Thursday, April 10th against the San Antonio Missions. You can purchase season tickets and group outings with the Naturals by calling (479) 927-4900.