134. JONATHAN BOWLAN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021-23
NWA Debut: 5/5/2021 @ ARK (5.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 10 K)
MLB Debut: 9/27/2023 @ DET (2 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, L)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
Naturals Players in MLB
In 15 seasons (since 2008), 134 players have gone on to play in Major League Baseball after stopping through Northwest Arkansas on their Minor League journey to the Majors, including 101 with the Naturals parent club, the Kansas City Royals. Each of these players is listed below, in reverse order of MLB debut. 454 players have appeared in at least one game for the Naturals since 2008, meaning 29.51% of all Naturals players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues, or one in every 3.38 Naturals players.
133. ANTHONY VENEZIANO, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2022-23
NWA Debut: 4/9/2022 @ SPR (0.2 IP, 2 R, 0 H)
MLB Debut: 9/26/2023 @ DET (1 IP, 0 ER, 1 H)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
132. TYLER CROPLEY, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2021-23
NWA Debut: 5/6/2021 @ ARK (1-3)
MLB Debut: 9/19/2023 v. CLE (1-3, RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
131. LOGAN PORTER, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2018, 2022
NWA Debut: 9/3/2018 v. ARK (0-1)
MLB Debut: 9/16/2023 v. HOU (1-3, HR, RBI, R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
130. NICK LOFTIN, UTL
NWA Naturals Season: 2022
NWA Debut: 4/8/2022 @ SPR (1-for-5, RBI)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2023 v. BOS (2-3, RBI, R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
129. STEVEN CRUZ, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2023
NWA Debut: 4/6/2023 v. MID (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 8/29/2023 v. PIT (0.2 IP, 4 ER, 3 H)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
128. JOHN MCMILLON, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2023
NWA Debut: 6/20/2023 @ TUL (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 8/17/2023 v. SEA (1 IP, 1 ER, 1 H)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
127. ROBERT GARCIA, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/21/2021 @ SPR (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 7/14/2023 @ BAL (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 H)
MLB Teams: Miami Marlins (2023), Washington Nationals (2023)
126. ALEC MARSH
NWA Naturals Season: 2021-23
NWA Debut: 5/8/2021 (5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 9 K)
MLB Debut: 6/30/2023 v. LAD (4 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, L)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
125. AUSTIN COX
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/30/2021 (4.0 IP, 1 R, 1 H)
MLB Debut: 5/4/2023 v. BAL (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 H)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2023)
124. BLAKE PERKINS, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2019, 2021
NWA Debut: 5/5/2019 v. MID (0-2, RBI, BB)
MLB Debut: 4/19/2023 @ SEA (0-0)
MLB Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (2023)
123. MAIKEL GARCIA, SS
NWA Naturals Season: 2022
NWA Debut: 4/8/2022 @ SPR (2-for-4, 2 BB, 4 R)
MLB Debut: 7/15/2022 @ TOR (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
122. FREDDY FERMÍN, C
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2019, 2021
NWA Debut: 6/21/2019 vs. FRI (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 7/15/2022 @ TOR (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
121. MICHAEL MASSEY, 2B
NWA Naturals Season: 2022
NWA Debut: 4/8/2022 @ SPR (1-for-6, RBI)
MLB Debut: 7/15/2022 @ TOR (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
120. ELIER HERNÁNDEZ, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2018
NWA Debut: 5/12/2017 vs. TUL (1-for-5)
MLB Debut: 7/14/2022 vs. SEA (2-for-3)
MLB Teams: Texas Rangers (2022)
119. NATE EATON, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2022
NWA Debut: 4/8/2022 @ SPR (2-for-4, RBI, BB)
MLB Debut: 7/14/2022 @ TOR (1-for-4, HR, RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
118. NICK PRATTO, 1B
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/2/2021 @ ARK (1-for-5, HR, RBI)
MLB Debut: 7/14/2022 @ TOR (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
117. VINNIE PASQUANTINO, 1B
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 6/6/2021 @ TUL (1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI)
MLB Debut: 6/28/2022 vs. TEX (0-for-4)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
116. JOSE CUAS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 7/13/2021 vs. ARK (1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 5/21/2022 @ CLE (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
115. BREWER HICKLEN, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/4/2021 @ ARK (1-for-3, RBI)
MLB Debut: 5/26/2022 @ MIN (0-for-2)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
114. DAIRON BLANCO, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2019, 2021
NWA Debut: 8/1/2019 @ TUL (1-for-4)
MLB Debut: 5/20/2022 vs. MIN (1-for-2)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
113. MJ MELENDEZ, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/4/2021 @ ARK (2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI)
MLB Debut: 5/3/2022 vs. STL (1-for-3, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
112. YUNIOR MARTÉ, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2019
NWA Debut: 6/30/2017 vs. CC (2.1 IP, 1 R, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 4/12/2022 vs. SD (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 K)
MLB Teams: San Francisco Giants (2022)
111. COLLIN SNIDER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/4/2021 @ ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 4/9/2022 VS. CLE (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
110. BOBBY WITT JR., INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/4/2021 @ ARK (0-for-5)
MLB Debut: 4/7/2022 vs. CLE (1-for-4, RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2022)
109. ÁNGEL ZERPA, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2021-2022
NWA Debut: 6/22/2021 vs. ARK (4.2 IP, 4 ER, 9 K)
MLB Debut: 9/30/2021 vs. CLE (5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022)
108. DYLAN COLEMAN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/5/2021 @ ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/21/2021 @ CLE (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022)
107. JONATHAN HEASLEY, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/4/2021 @ ARK (3.1 IP, 2 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 9/17/2021 vs. SEA (4.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022)
106. JACK LÓPEZ, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2017
NWA Debut: 4/9/2016 vs. FRI (0-for-3, BB)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2021 @ TB (0-for-4)
MLB Teams: Boston Red Sox (2021)
105. CONNER GREENE, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2019
NWA Debut: 4/4/2019 vs. SPR (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 7/27/2021 vs. MIA (2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Baltimore Orioles (2021), Los Angeles Dodgers (2021)
104. EMMANUEL RIVERA, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2019, 2021 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/4/2019 vs. SPR (1-for-4, BB)
MLB Debut: 6/28/2021 @ BOS (2-for-4)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022), Arizona Diamondbacks (2022)
103. JACKSON KOWAR, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2019
NWA Debut: 6/22/2019 vs. FRI (7.0 IP, 0 ER, 7 K)
MLB Debut: 6/7/2021 @ LAA (0.2 IP, 4 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022)
102. KHALIL LEE, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2018-2019
NWA Debut: 6/29/2018 vs. SA (1-for-2, BB)
MLB Debut: 5/17/2021 @ ATL (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: New York Mets (2021-2022)
101. JAKE BRENTZ, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2019, 2022 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/21/2019 @ MID (1.0 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 4/3/2021 vs. TEX (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022)
100. SCOTT BLEWETT, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2018-2019
NWA Debut: 4/7/2019 vs. CC (3.2 IP, 4 ER, 6 K)
MLB Debut: 9/19/2020 @ MIL (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2020-2021)
99. ASHTON GOUDEAU, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2017
NWA Debut: 5/21/2016 vs. TUL (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 8/19/2020 vs. HOU (1.2 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Colorado Rockies (2020-2022), Cincinnati Reds (2021)
98. NICK HEATH, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2018-2019
NWA Debut: 7/20/2018 vs. TUL (0-for-1)
MLB Debut: 7/30/2020 @ DET (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2020), Arizona Diamondbacks (2021)
97. FOSTER GRIFFIN, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2018, 2021 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 5/30/2017 @ FRI (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 7/27/2020 @ DET (1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2020, 2022), Toronto Blue Jays (2022)
96. BRADY SINGER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2019
NWA Debut: 6/1/2019 @ SPR (5.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 7/25/2020 @ CLE (5.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2020-2022)
95. TYLER ZUBER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2019
NWA Debut: 6/22/2019 vs. FRI (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 7/25/2020 @ CLE (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2020-2021)
94. GABE SPEIER, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2018-2019, 2022 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/9/2018 @ ARK (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 9/5/2019 vs. DET (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2022)
93. ERICK MEJIA, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2018
NWA Debut: 4/5/2018 vs. CC (1-for-4, BB)
MLB Debut: 9/5/2019 vs. DET (0-for-3, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2020)
92. NICK DINI, C
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2018
NWA Debut: 5/31/2017 @ FRI (2-for-3, 2B)
MLB Debut: 8/7/2019 @ BOS (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019)
91. SAM SELMAN, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2014-2018
NWA Debut: 4/11/2014 vs. FRI (5.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 8/1/2019 @ PHI (1.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: San Francisco Giants (2019-2021), Los Angeles Angels (2021), Oakland Athletics (2022)
90. JOSH STAUMONT, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2017
NWA Debut: 7/17/2017 @ TUL (5.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 7/25/2019 vs. CLE (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2022)
89. BUBBA STARLING, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2016
NWA Debut: 4/25/2015 @ TUL (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 7/12/2019 vs. DET (0-for-3, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2020)
88. HUMBERTO ARTEAGA, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2017
NWA Debut: 6/30/2016 vs. MID (0-for-4)
MLB Debut: 6/20/2019 vs. MIN (0-for-2)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019), Washington Nationals (2021)
87. NICKY LOPEZ, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2018
NWA Debut: 6/29/2017 vs. CC (2-for-4, BB)
MLB Debut: 5/14/2019 vs. TEX (1-for-4, RBI, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2022)
86. KELVIN GUTIÉRREZ, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2018
NWA Debut: 6/21/2018 @ TUL (1-for-6, RBI)
MLB Debut: 4/27/2019 vs. LAA (1-for-3, 2 RBI, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2021), Baltimore Orioles (2021-2022)
85. RICHARD LOVELADY, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017, 2022
NWA Debut: 6/30/2017 vs. CC (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 4/9/2019 vs. SEA (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2021)
84. KYLE ZIMMER, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013, 2015-2017
NWA Debut: 7/20/2013 vs. SPR (6.0 IP, 0 ER, 7 K)
MLB Debut: 3/31/2019 vs. CWS (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019-2021)
83. FRANK SCHWINDEL, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2017
NWA Debut: 7/7/2015 @ MID (3-for-5, RBI)
MLB Debut: 3/28/2019 vs. CWS (0-for-4)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2019), Oakland Athletics (2021), Chicago Cubs (2021-2022)
82. JAKE NEWBERRY, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2018
NWA Debut: 4/7/2017 vs. SA (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 8/20/2018 @ TB (1.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018-2021)
81. RYAN O’HEARN, 1B/OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2017
NWA Debut: 5/4/2016 vs. SPR (1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI)
MLB Debut: 7/31/2018 @ CWS (1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018-2022)
80. JASON ADAM, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2014, 2017-2018)
NWA Debut: 4/5/2013 vs. MID (4.2 IP, 7 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 5/5/2018 vs. DET (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018), Toronto Blue Jays (2019), Chicago Cubs (2020-2021), Tampa Bay Rays (2022)
79. ERIC STOUT, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2016
NWA Debut: 9/7/2015 @ ARK (2.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 4/25/2018 vs. MIL (0.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018), Chicago Cubs (2022), Pittsburgh Pirates (2022)
78. TIM HILL, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2017
NWA Debut: 5/19/2016 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 3/29/2019 vs. CWS (0.1 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018-2019), San Diego Padres (2020-2022)
77. ANDRÉS MACHADO, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2017-2018
NWA Debut: 8/3/2017 @ SPR (3.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2017 @ MIN (0.2 IP, 6 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017), Washington Nationals (2021-2022)
76. CAM GALLAGHER, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2016
NWA Debut: 4/8/2016 vs. FRI (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 8/6/2017 vs. SEA (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017-2022)
75. LUKE FARRELL, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2014-2015
NWA Debut: 8/27/2014 @ TUL (5.2 IP, 6 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 7/1/2017 vs. MIN (2.2 IP, 5 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017), Cincinnati Reds (2016, 2022), Chicago Cubs (2018, 2022), Texas Rangers (2019-2020), Minnesota Twins (2021)
74. GLENN SPARKMAN, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2018
NWA Debut: 4/10/2015 @ MID (4.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 K)
MLB Debut: 6/30/2017 vs. BOS (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Toronto Blue Jays (2017), Kansas City Royals (2018-2020)
73. RAMÓN TORRES, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2016
NWA Debut: 7/6/2015 @ MID (0-for-1)
MLB Debut: 6/7/2017 vs. HOU (2-for-4, 2B, RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017-2018)
72. ERIC SKOGLUND, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2016-2019, 2022
NWA Debut: 4/11/2016 vs. MID (4.2 IP, 2 ER, 7 K)
MLB Debut: 5/30/2017 vs. DET (6.1 IP, 0 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017-2019)
71. JORGE BONIFACIO, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2015
NWA Debut: 7/30/2013 @ ARK (1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI)
MLB Debut: 4/21/2017 @ TEX (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017-2019), Detroit Tigers (2020), Philadelphia Phillies (2021)
70. JAKOB JUNIS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2015-2016
NWA Debut: 6/23/2015 @ ARK (4.0 IP, 4 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 4/12/2017 vs. OAK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2017-2021), San Francisco Giants (2022)
69. HUNTER DOZIER, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2014-2017, 2019 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/19/2014 vs. TUL (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 9/12/2016 VS. OAK (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016, 2018-2022)
68. KEVIN MCCARTHY, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2016
NWA Debut: 8/1/2015 vs. SPR (3.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 9/9/2016 @ CWS (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016-2020)
67. JUAN GRATEROL, C
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2014
NWA Debut: 4/6/2013 vs. MID (1-for-3)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2016 @ Sea (1-for-1, 2B, RBI)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Angels (2016-2018), Minnesota Twins (2018), Cincinnati Reds (2019)
66. MATT STRAHM, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2016
NWA Debut: 4/8/2016 vs. FRI (5.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 7/31/2016 @ TEX (0.1 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016-2017), San Diego Padres (2018-2021), Boston Red Sox (2022)
65. BUDDY BAUMANN, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011-2013
NWA Debut: 4/8/2011 vs. SA (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 7/16/2016 vs. SF (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: San Diego Padres (2016-2018), New York Mets (2018)
64. BROOKS POUNDERS, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013, 2015
NWA Debut: 4/5/2013 vs. MID (3.2 IP, 2 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 7/5/2016 @ TOR (2.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016), Los Angeles Angels (2017), Colorado Rockies (2018), New York Mets (2019)
63. CODY REED, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2015
NWA Debut: 6/28/2015 vs. TUL (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 6/18/2016 @ HOU (7.0 IP, 4 ER, 9 K)
MLB Teams: Cincinnati Reds (2016-2020), Tampa Bay Rays (2020-2021)
62. BRETT EIBNER, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2013
NWA Debut: 4/4/2013 vs. MID (0-for-3, BB)
MLB Debut: 5/27/2016 vs. CWS (1-for-3, 2B)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016), Oakland Athletics (2016), Los Angeles Dodgers (2017), Miami Marlins (2020 – RHP)
61. ALEC MILLS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2016
NWA Debut: 4/7/2016 vs. FRI (5.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K)
MLB Debut: 5/18/2016 vs. BOS (0.2 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016), Chicago Cubs (2018-2022)
60. WHIT MERRIFIELD, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012-2014
NWA Debut: 8/8/2012 vs. MID (2-for-5, 2B, HR, RBI)
MLB Debut: 5/18/2016 vs. BOS (1-for-3)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016-2022), Toronto Blue Jays (2022)
59. SEAN MANAEA, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2015
NWA Debut: 7/20/2015 vs. TUL (3.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 4/29/2016 vs. HOU (5.0 IP, 4 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Oakland Athletics (2016-2021), San Diego Padres (2022)
58. ANDREW TRIGGS, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2014
NWA Debut: 8/22/2013 @ SPR (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 4/25/2016 @ DET (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Oakland Athletics (2016-2018), Boston Red Sox (2020), San Francisco Giants (2020)
57. TIM MELVILLE, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012, 2014
NWA Debut: 4/9/2012 @ SA (5.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K)
MLB Debut: 4/10/2016 vs. PIT (4.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Cincinnati Reds (2016), Minnesota Twins (2017), San Diego Padres (2017), Colorado Rockies (2019)
56. DANIEL STUMPF, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2016
NWA Debut: 4/9/2015 @ MID (1.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 4/7/2016 @ CIN (0.0 IP, 3 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (2016), Detroit Tigers (2017-2019)
55. ADALBERTO MONDESÍ, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2016, 2019 (MLB Rehab), 2021 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/9/2015 @ MID (1-for-3)
MLB Debut: 7/26/2016 vs. LAA (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2016-2022)
54. SCOTT ALEXANDER, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2014
NWA Debut: 6/15/2013 vs. SPR (1.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2015 vs. DET (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2015-2017), Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco Giants (2022)
53. MIGUEL ALMONTE, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2017
NWA Debut: 4/9/2015 @ MID (2.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2015 vs. DET (1.0 IP, 2 ER , 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2015, 2017), Los Angeles Angels (2018)
52. JOHN LAMB, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2011
NWA Debut: 4/8/2011 vs. SA (3.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 8/14/2015 @ LAD (6.0 IP, 5 ER, 7 K)
MLB Teams: Cincinnati Reds (2015-2016), Los Angeles Angels (2018)
51. CHESLOR CUTHBERT, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2014
NWA Debut: 6/4/2013 vs. SPR (0-for-3, RBI)
MLB Debut: 7/7/2015 vs. TB (1-for-4)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2015-2019), Chicago White Sox (2020)
50. DUSTY COLEMAN, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2015
NWA Debut: 4/9/2015 @ MID (1-for-2)
MLB Debut: 7/3/2015 vs. MIN (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2015), San Diego Padres (2017)
49. MIKE MONTGOMERY, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010, 2012
NWA Debut: 5/5/2010 vs. SPR (5.2 IP, 1 ER, 8 K)
MLB Debut: 6/2/2015 vs. SEA (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K)
MLB Teams: Seattle Mariners (2015-2016), Chicago Cubs (2016-2019), Kansas City Royals (2019-2020)
47. ORLANDO CALIXTE, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2014, 2016
NWA Debut: 4/4/2013 vs. MID (1-for-3, BB)
MLB Debut: 4/19/2015 vs. OAK (0-for-2, R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2015), San Francisco Giants (2017)
46. SUGAR RAY MARIMON, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012-2014
NWA Debut: 6/25/2012 vs. ARK (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 4/14/2015 vs. MIA (4.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2015)
45. PAULO ORLANDO, CF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2012, 2017 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/9/2010 vs. SA (0-for-1)
MLB Debut: 4/9/2015 vs. CWS (1-for-3, 3B, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2015-2018)
44. BRANDON FINNEGAN, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2014-2015
NWA Debut: 8/7/2014 vs. CC (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 9/6/2014 @ NYY (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014-2015), Cincinnati Reds (2015-2018)
43. SPENCER PATTON, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2013
NWA Debut: 7/27/2013 @ SPR (1.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/4/2014 vs. SEA (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Texas Rangers (2014-2015, 2021-2022), Chicago Cubs (2016)
42. RYAN DENNICK, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2011 Playoffs, 2012
NWA Debut: 9/10/2011 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 2 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2014 @ BAL (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Cincinnati Reds (2014)
41. LANE ADAMS, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2013-2015
NWA Debut: 7/17/2013 @ TUL (1-for-4, RBI)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2014 vs. TEX (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014), Atlanta Braves (2017-2018)
40. CHRISTIAN COLÓN, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011-2012, 2014
NWA Debut: 4/7/2011 vs. SA (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI)
MLB Debut: 7/1/2014 @ MIN (0-for-2)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014-2017), Miami Marlins (2017), Cincinnati Reds (2019-2020)
39. BLAINE HARDY, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2012
NWA Debut: 4/10/2010 vs. SA (3.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 6/16/2014 vs. KC (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Detroit Tigers (2014-2019), Milwaukee Brewers (2021)
38. WILKING RODRIGUEZ, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2014
NWA Debut: 4/25/2014 @ TUL (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 6/3/2014 @ STL (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014)
37. JAMIE ROMAK, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2011
NWA Debut: 7/9/2010 @ SA (3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI)
MLB Debut: 5/28/2014 vs. CIN (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (2014), Arizona Diamondbacks (2015)
36. AARON BROOKS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2013
NWA Debut: 6/8/2013 vs. ARK (6.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 5/3/2014 vs. DET (2.0 IP, 6 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014-2015), Oakland Athletics (2015, 2018-201), Baltimore Orioles (2019), St. Louis Cardinals (2022)
35. JUSTIN MARKS, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012-2013
NWA Debut: 4/8/2012 @ SA (4.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 4/20/2014 vs. MIN (2.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014), Tampa Bay Rays (2016-2017)
34. MICHAEL MARIOT, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012, 2018
NWA Debut: 4/7/2012 @ CC (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 4/11/2014 @ MIN (2.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014-2015), Philadelphia Phillies (2016)
33. CHRIS DWYER, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2012
NWA Debut: 7/6/2010 vs. CC (5.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 9/24/2013 @ SEA (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2013)
32. YORDANO VENTURA, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012-2013
NWA Debut: 7/15/2012 @ SPR (4.2 IP, 7 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 9/17/2013 vs. CLE (5.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2013-2016)
31. CODY CLARK, C
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2008-2009
NWA Debut: 4/10/2008 vs. SA (0-for-0)
MLB Debut: 8/23/2013 vs. TOR (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2013)
30. KEVIN CHAPMAN, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2011
NWA Debut: 6/8/2011 @ ARK (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 8/9/2013 vs. TEX (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2013-2016)
29. WIL MYERS, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011-2012
NWA Debut: 4/7/2011 vs. SA (1-for-4)
MLB Debut: 6/18/2013 @ BOS (0-for-4)
MLB Teams: Tampa Bay Rays (2013-2014), San Diego Padres (2015-2022)
28. ED LUCAS, INF/OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2008-2009
NWA Debut: 4/22/2008 vs. SPR (0-for-5, BB)
MLB Debut: 5/30/2013 vs. TB (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Miami Marlins (2013-2014)
27. DERRICK ROBINSON, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2011
NWA Debut: 4/8/2010 vs. SA (0-for-3, BB)
MLB Debut: 4/5/2013 vs. WSH (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Cincinnati Reds (2013)
26. JAKE ODORIZZI, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011-2012
NWA Debut: 7/7/2011 @ SA (5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 9/23/2012 vs. CLE (5.1 IP, 3 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2012), Tampa Bay Rays (2013-2017), Minnesota Twins (2018-2020), Houston Astros (2021-2022), Atlanta Braves (2022)
25. DAIVD LOUGH, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2009
NWA Debut: 7/2/2009 @ SA (2-for-4, R, SB)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2012 vs. MIN (2-for-4, 2 R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2012-2013), Baltimore Orioles (2014-2015), Philadelphia Phillies, (2016)
24. JEFF BIANCHI, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2009, 2011
NWA Debut: 6/19/2009 @ SPR: 3-for-5, 3 2B, 2 R)
MLB Debut: 7/13/2012 vs. PIT (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (2012-2014), Boston Red Sox (2015)
23. CLINT ROBINSON, 1B/OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2010
NWA Debut: 4/8/2010 vs. SA (1-for-3, RBI, BB)
MLB Debut: 6/8/2012 @ PIT (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2012), Los Angeles Dodgers (2014), Washington Nationals (2015-2016)
22. WILL SMITH, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2010 (Playoffs), 2011
NWA Debut: 9/12/2010 @ SPR (5.1 IP, 3 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 5/23/2012 @ NYY (3.1 IP, 5 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2012-2013), Milwaukee Brewers (2014-2016), San Francisco Giants (2016, 2018-2019), Atlanta Braves (2020-2022), Houston Astros (2022)
21. IRVING FALU, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/5/2008 @ SA (1-for-4, R)
MLB Debut: 5/6/2012 vs. NYY (2-for-4, 3B, R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2012-2013), Milwaukee Brewers (2014), San Diego Padres (2014)
20. KELVIN HERRERA, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011, 2013
NWA Debut: 5/10/2011 vs. TUL (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 9/21/2011 vs. DET (1.0 IP, 3 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2018), Washington Nationals (2018), Chicago White Sox (2019-2020)
19. JUAN ABREU, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2009
NWA Debut: 7/20/2009 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 8/29/2011 vs. PIT (0.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2011)
18. SALVADOR PÉREZ, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2011, 2018 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/7/2011 vs. SA (0-for-2, BB)
MLB Debut: 8/10/2011 @ TB (1-for-3, RBI, R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2022)
17. JOHNNY GIAVOTELLA, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2010
NWA Debut: 4/8/2010 vs. SA (1-for-3, 2B, BB, R)
MLB Debut: 8/5/2011 vs. DET (2-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2014), Los Angeles Angels (2015-2016), Baltimore Orioles (2017)
16. MANNY PIÑA, C
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010-2013
NWA Debut: 4/8/2010 vs. SA (2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI)
MLB Debut: 8/3/2011 vs. BAL (2-for-4, 2B)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2012), Milwaukee Brewers (2016-2021), Atlanta Braves (2022)
15. MIKE MOUSTAKAS, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010, 2016 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/22/2010 vs. ARK (4-for-4, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI)
MLB Debut: 6/10/2011 @ LAA (1-for-3, BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2018), Milwaukee Brewers (2018-2019), Cincinnati Reds (2020-2022)
14. DANNY DUFFY, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010, 2013 (MLB Rehab), 2019 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/2/2010 @ SPR (5.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K)
MLB Debut: 5/18/2011 vs. TEX (4.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2021)
13. EVERETT TEAFORD, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2009-2010
NWA Debut: 6/15/2009 vs. TUL (7.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 5/17/2011 vs. CLE (1.1 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2013), Tampa Bay Rays (2015)
12. ERIC HOSMER, 1B
NWA Naturals Season: 2010
NWA Debut: 7/17/2010 vs. SPR (1-for-2, HR, RBI)
MLB Debut: 5/6/2011 vs. OAK (-for-2, 2 BB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2017), San Diego Padres (2019-2022), Boston Red Sox (2022)
11. LOUIS COLEMAN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2010
NWA Debut: 4/11/2010 vs. CC (3.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 4/21/2011 vs. CLE (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2015), Los Angeles Dodgers (2016), Detroit Tigers (2018)
10. AARON CROW, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2010, 2014 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/8/2010 vs. SA (4.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 3/31/2011 vs. LAA (1.1, 0 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2011-2014)
9. DAN CORTES, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2008-2009
NWA Debut: 4/6/2008 @ CC (4.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 9/24/2010 @ TB (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Seattle Mariners (2010-2011)
8. JARROD DYSON, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2009-2010
NWA Debut: 6/25/2009 @ TUL (3-for-5, RBI)
MLB Debut: 9/7/2010 @ MIN (0-for-0, BB, R)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2010-2016, 2021), Seattle Mainers (2017), Arizona Diamondbacks (2018-2019), Chicago White Sox (2020), Pittsburgh Pirates (2020), Toronto Blue Jays (2021)
7. GREG HOLLAND, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2009, 2012 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 4/10/2009 @ SA (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 8/2/2010 @ OAK (1.0 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2010-2015, 2020-2021), Colorado Rockies (2017), St. Louis Cardinals (2018), Washington Nationals (2018), Arizona Diamondbacks (2019), Texas Rangers (2022)
6. BLAKE WOOD, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2008-2009, 2014
NWA Debut: 5/29/2008 @ MID (4.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 K)
MLB Debut: 5/12/2010 vs. CLE (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2010-2011), Cleveland Indians (2013-2014), Cincinnati Reds (2016-2017), Los Angeles Angels (2017-2018)
5. VÍCTOR MARTÉ, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2009
NWA Debut: 4/9/2009 @ SA (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 9/6/2009 vs. LAA (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2009-2010), St. Louis Cardinals (2012-2013)
4. DUSTY HUGHES, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/3/2008 @ SA (2.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 9/5/2009 vs. LAA (4.1 IP, 0 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2009-2010), Minnesota Twins (2011)
3. DEVON LOWERY, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/3/2008 @ SA (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/5/2008 vs. CLE (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2008)
2. KILA KAʻAIHUE, 1B
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/3/2008 @ SA (1-for-5, 3 RBI)
MLB Debut: 9/4/2008 vs. OAK (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2008, 2010-2011), Oakland Athletics (2012)
1. CARLOS ROSA, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/3/2008 @ SA (4.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 6/14/2008 @ ARI (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2008-2009), Arizona Diamondbacks (2010)
MLB Experience Prior to NWA
In addition to the 123 players who have played in Major League Baseball after appearing with the Naturals, 57 players have passed through Northwest Arkansas having made their MLB debut prior to their first game with NWA. Many of the 57 players appeared with the Naturals on Major League rehab assignment (noted in such chases), while others did not. All 57 are listed below, in order of most recent to oldest appearance with NWA.
BRAD KELLER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2023 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/20/23 @ CC (1.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 HR, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 5/29/2018 v. CWS (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018-2023)
JUSTIN ANDERSON, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2023
NWA Debut: 8/12/2023 v. WCH (0.2 IP, 6 ER, 2K)
MLB Debut: 4/23/2018 @ HOU (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Angels (2018-2019)
JACK REINHEIMER, SS
NWA Naturals Season: 2023
NWA Debut: 6/16/2023 v. FRI (0-for-4, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 8/1/2017 @ CHC (0-for-1, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks (2017), New York Mets (2018)
BRETT de GEUS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2023
NWA Debut: 5/31/2023 v. CC (1.2 IP, 1 ER)
MLB Debut: 4/1/2021 @ KC (1.0 IP, 3 ER)
MLB Teams: Texas Rangers (2021), Arizona Diamondbacks (2021)
JOSÉ BRICEÑO, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2023
NWA Debut: 5/7/2023 v. MID (1-for-4)
MLB Debut: 5/26/2018 @ NYY (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Angels (2018-2019)
MATT PEACOCK, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2022 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/15/2022 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 1 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 4/6/2021 @ COL (3.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks (2021-2022), Kansas City Royals (2022)
SEBASTIAN RIVERO, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2022
NWA Debut: 4/8/2022 @ SPR (1-for-3, 2B, RBI)
MLB Debut: 5/8/2021 vs. CWS (0-for-4)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2021-2022)
RONALD BOLAÑOS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/20/2021 @ TUL (0.2 IP, 5 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/3/2019 @ ARI (6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K)
MLB Teams: San Diego Padres (2019), Kansas City Royals (2020-2022)
CARLOS SANABRIA, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2021
NWA Debut: 5/5/2021 @ ARK (1.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 8/5/2020 @ ARI (1.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2020)
DREW STOREN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2019
NWA Debut: 5/24/2019 @ TUL (1.0 IP, 2 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 5/17/2010 @ STL (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Washington Nationals (2010-2015), Toronto Blue Jays (2016), Seattle Mariners (2016), Cincinnati Reds (2017)
MEIBRYS VILORIA, C
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2019, 2021
NWA Debut: 4/4/2019 vs. SPR (1-for-2, RBI, 2 BB)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2018 vs. BAL (1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018-2020), Texas Rangers (2022)
TAYLOR FEATHERSTON, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2019
NWA Debut: 4/4/2019 vs. SPR (2-for-4, RBI)
MLB Debut: 4/12/2015 vs. KC (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Angels (2015), Philadelphia Phillies (2016), Tampa Bay Rays (2017)
IAN KENNEDY, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2018 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 9/3/2018 vs. ARK (4.0 IP, 6 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2007 vs. TB (7.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K)
MLB Teams: New York Yankees (2007-2009), Arizona Diamondbacks (2010-2013, 2022), San Diego Padres (2013-2015), Kansas City Royals (2016-2020), Texas Rangers (2021), Philadelphia Phillies (2021)
SCOTT BARLOW, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2018
NWA Debut: 8/19/2018 @ FRI (4.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 4/30/2018 @ BOS (3.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2018-2022)
JESSE HAHN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2018 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/24/2018 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 6/3/2014 vs. PIT (3.2 IP, 4 ER, 5 K
MLB Teams: San Diego Padres (2014), Oakland Athletics (2015-2017), Kansas City Royals (2019-2021)
BLAINE BOYER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2018 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/24/2018 vs. ARK (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 6/12/2005 vs. OAK (1.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2005-2009), St. Louis Cardinals (2009), Arizona Diamondbacks (2009-2010), New York Mets (2011), San Diego Padres (2014), Minnesota Twins (2015), Milwaukee Brewers (2016), Boston Red Sox (2017), Kansas City Royals (2018)
DALLAS BEELER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2018
NWA Debut: 7/19/2018 @ CC (3.2 IP, 7 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 6/28/2014 vs. WSH (6.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K)
MLB Teams: Chicago Cubs (2014-2015)
CLAY BUCHHOLZ, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2018
NWA Debut: 4/17/2018 @ SA (4.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 8/17/2007 vs. LAA (6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Boston Red Sox (2007-2016), Philadelphia Phillies (2017), Arizona Diamondbacks (2018), Toronto Blue Jays (2019)
ONELKI GARCÍA, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2017
NWA Debut: 6/15/2017 @ TUL (4.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 9/11/2013 vs. ARI (0.0 IP, 0 R, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (2013), Kansas City Royals (2017)
ZACH WALTERS, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2017
NWA Debut: 6/15/2017 @ TUL (2-for-3, RBI, 2 BB)
MLB Debut: 9/6/2013 @ MIA (1-for-1)
MLB Teams: Washington Nationals (2013-2014), Cleveland Indians (2014-2015), Los Angeles Dodgers (2016)
MIKE MINOR, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2016 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 5/10/2016 @ ARK (2.2 IP, 2 ER, 4 K)
MLB Debut: 8/9/2010 @ HOU (6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2010-2014), Kansas City Royals (2017, 2021), Texas Rangers (2018-2020), Oakland Athletics (2020), Cincinnati Reds (2022)
PAUL CLEMENS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2015
NWA Debut: 8/19/2015 @ SA (3.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 4/9/2013 @ SEA (4.0 IP, 4 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2013-2014), Miami Marlins (2016), San Diego Padres (2016)
JASON VARGAS, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2015 (MLB Rehab), 2016 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/13/2015 vs. MID (5.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 7/14/2005 @ PHI (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Florida Marlins (2005-2006), New York Mets (2007, 2018-2019), Seattle Mariners (2009-2012), Los Angeles Angels (2013), Kansas City Royals (2014-2017), Philadelphia Phillies (2019)
KRIS MEDLEN, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015 (MLB Rehabs), 2016 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/19/2015 @ SPR (4.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K)
MLB Debut: 5/21/2009 vs. COL (3.0 IP, 4 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2009-2013), Kansas City Royals (2015-2016), Arizona Diamondbacks (2018)
RAFAEL FURCAL, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2015
NWA Debut: 5/4/2015 vs. SPR (2-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 BB)
MLB Debut: 4/4/2000 vs. COL (2-for-4, SB)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2000-2005), Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2011), St. Louis Cardinals (2011-2012), Miami Marlins (2014)
TERRANCE GORE, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015-2017
NWA Debut: 4/9/2015 @ MID (0-for-4)
MLB Debut: 8/31/2014 vs. CLE (0-for-0, R, SB)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2014-2017, 2019), Chicago Cubs (2018), Los Angeles Dodgers (2020), Atlanta Braves (2021 Playoffs) New York Mets (2022)
ALEX LIDDI, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2015, 2018
NWA Debut: 4/9/2015 @ MID (0-for-4)
MLB Debut: 9/7/2011 @ LAA (0-for-2)
MLB Teams: Seattle Mariners (2011-2013)
MITCH MAIER, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2014
NWA Debut: 7/21/2014 vs. ARK (2-for-4, 2B, 2 R)
MLB Debut: 9/23/2006 vs. DET (0-for-2)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2006, 2008-2012)
NORI AOKI, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2014 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/7/2014 vs. FRI (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 4/6/2012 vs. STL (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (2012-2013), Kansas City Royals (2014), San Francisco Giants (2015), Seattle Mariners (2016), Houston Astros (2017), Toronto Blue Jays (2017), New York Mets (2017)
MAX RAMÍREZ, C/1B
NWA Naturals Season: 2014
NWA Debut: 5/29/2014 @ SA (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 6/22/2008 @ WSH (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Texas Rangers (2008, 2010)
BRIAN BOCOCK, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2014
NWA Debut: 4/17/2014 @ TUL (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 3/31/2008 @ LAD (0-for-1, 2 BB)
MLB Teams: San Francisco Giants (2008), Philadelphia Phillies (2010)
RYAN VERDUGO, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2013
NWA Debut: 8/21/2013 @ SPR (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 7/17/2012 vs. SEA (1.2 IP, 6 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2012)
JASON BERGMANN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2013
NWA Debut: 7/11/2013 vs. SPR (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 8/28/2005 vs. STL (1.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K)
MLB Teams: Washington Nationals (2005-2010)
ZACH JACKSON, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2013
NWA Debut: 5/29/2013 vs. CC (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 6/4/2006 vs. WSH (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (2006, 2008), Cleveland Indians (2008-2009)
JASON KENDALL, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2012
NWA Debut: 7/20/2012 @ SPR (1-for-2, R)
MLB Debut: 4/1/1996 @ FLA (3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI)
MLB Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates (1996-2004), Oakland Athletics (2005-2007), Chicago Cubs (2007), Milwaukee Brewers (2008-2009), Kansas City Royals (2012)
JUAN GUTIÉRREZ, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2012
NWA Debut: 7/19/2012 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 8/19/2007 @ SD (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2007), Arizona Diamondbacks (2009-2011), Kansas City Royals (2013), Los Angeles Angels (2013), San Francisco Giants (2014)
KEVIN KOUZMANOFF, 3B
NWA Naturals Season: 2012
NWA Debut: 7/16/2012 vs. ARK (1-for-4)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2006 @ TEX (1-for-4, HR, 4 RBI)
MLB Teams: Cleveland Indians (2006), San Diego Padres (2007-2009), Oakland Athletics (2010-2011), Colorado Rockies (2011), Texas Rangers (2014)
FELIPE PAULINO, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2012 (MLB Rehabs), 2013 (MLB Rehabs)
NWA Debut: 4/25/2012 vs. SPR (4.0 IP, 3 ER, 8 K)
MLB Debut: 9/5/2007 @ MIL (3.0 IP, 5 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Houston Astros (2007, 2009-2010), Colorado Rockies (2011), Kansas City Royals (2011-2012), Chicago Whites Sox (2014)
LORENZO CAIN, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2012 (MLB Rehabs)
NWA Debut: 4/22/2012 @ ARK (1-for-3)
MLB Debut: 7/16/2010 @ ATL (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (2010, 2018-2022), Kansas City Royals (2011-2017)
TERRY EVANS, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2012
NWA Debut: 4/5/2012 @ CC (1-for-2, 2B, BB)
MLB Debut: 6/17/2007 @ LAD (0-for-1)
MLB Teams: Los Angeles Angels (2007, 2009-2010)
MATT TREANOR, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2011 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/17/2011 vs. FRI (1-for-2, 2 RBI, R)
MLB Debut: 6/2/2004 vs. CIN (1-for-3, BB, R)
MLB Teams: Florida Marlins (2004-208), Detroit Tigers (2009), Texas Rangers (2010-2011), Kansas City Royals (2011), Los Angeles Dodgers (2012)
JEREMY JEFFRESS, RHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011-2012
NWA Debut: 7/20/2011 @ ARK (4.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/1/2010 @ CIN (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (2010, 2014-2019), Kansas City Royals (2011-2012), Toronto Blue Jays (2013-2014), Texas Rangers (2016-2017), Chicago Cubs (2020)
KYLE DAVIES, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2011 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/8/2011 @ ARK (2.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 5/21/2005 @ BOS (5.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2005-2007), Kansas City Royals (2007-2011), New York Yankees (2015)
BRUCE CHEN, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2011 (MLB Rehab), 2014 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/8/2011 @ ARK (2.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 9/7/1998 @ NYM (3.0 IP, 4 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (1998-2000), Philadelphia Phillies (2000-2001), New York Mets (2001-2002), Montreal Expos (2002), Cincinnati Reds (2002), Houston Astros (2003), Boston Red Sox (2003), Baltimore Orioles (2004-2006), Texas Rangers (2007), Kansas City Royals (2009-2014), Cleveland Indians (2015)
ZACH MINER, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2011
NWA Debut: 5/16/2011 @ TUL (4.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 6/4/2006 vs. BOS (4.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Detroit Tigers (2006-2009), Philadelphia Phillies (2013)
JOSH FIELDS, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2010 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/18/2010 vs. FRI (0-for-2)
MLB Debut: 9/13/2006 @ LAA (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Chicago White Sox (2006-2009), Kansas City Royals (2010)
SHANE COSTA, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2010
NWA Debut: 7/23/2010 vs. SPR (0-for-3)
MLB Debut: 6/2/2005 vs. NYY (1-for-3, RBI)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2005-2007)
GIL MECHE, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2010 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/21/2010 @ ARK (4.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 7/6/1999 @ ANA (5.2 IP, 2 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Seattle Mariners (1999-2000, 2003-2006), Kansas City Royals (2007-2010)
KYLE FARNSWORTH, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2009 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 8/13/2009 vs. MID (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 4/29/1999 @ FLA (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K)
MLB Teams: Chicago Cubs (1999-2004), Detroit Tigers (2005, 2008), Atlanta Braves (2005, 2010), New York Yankees (2006-2008), Kansas City Royals (2009-2010), Tampa Bay Rays (2011-2013), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013), Houston Astros (2014), New York Mets (2014)
YUNIESKY BETANCOURT, INF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2009 (MLB Rehab), 2012 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/12/2009 vs. CC (0-for-4)
MLB Debut: 7/28/2005 vs. CLE (1-for-4, 3B)
MLB Teams: Seattle Mariners (2005-2009), Kansas City Royals (2009-2010, 2012), Milwaukee Brewers (2011, 2013)
ALEX GORDON, OF
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2009 (MLB Rehab), 2016 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/5/2009 @ CC (2-for-4, 4 RBI)
MLB Debut: 4/2/2007 vs. BOS (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2007-2020)
CHAD ORVELLA, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2009
NWA Debut: 6/29/2009 vs. ARK (3.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 5/31/2005 @ OAK (1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005-2007)
VANCE WILSON, C
NWA Naturals Season: 2009
NWA Debut: 6/19/2009 @ SPR (1-for-1, RBI)
MLB Debut: 4/24/1999 @ CHC (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: New York Mets (1999-2004), Detroit Tigers (2005-2006)
ROBINSON TEJEDA, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2009 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 6/11/2009 vs. ARK (2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 5/10/2005 @ MIL (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (2005), Texas Rangers (2006-2008), Kansas City Royals (2008-2011)
ANTHONY LEREW, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2009
NWA Debut: 4/10/2009 @ SA (3.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K)
MLB Debut: 9/4/2005 vs. CIN (0.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2005-2007), Kansas City Royals (2009-2010)
JUAN CARLOS OVIEDO, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/17/2008 vs. ARK (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 5/9/2005 @ TOR (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2005-2008), Florida Marlins (2009-2011), Tampa Bay Rays (2014)
JOHN BALE, LHP
NWA Naturals Seasons: 2008 (MLB Rehab), 2009 (MLB Rehab)
NWA Debut: 7/15/2008 vs. ARK (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Debut: 9/30/1999 @ CLE (2.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K)
MLB Teams: Toronto Blue Jays (1999-2000), Baltimore Orioles (2001), Cincinnati Reds (2003), Kansas City Royals (2007-2009)
TIM HAMULACK, LHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 7/7/2008 vs. SA (2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 9/2/2005 @ FLA (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: New York Mets (2005), Los Angeles Dodgers (2006)
CORY ALDRIDGE, OF
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 7/3/2008 vs. SA (0-for-0)
MLB Debut: 9/5/2001 @ MON (0-for-0)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2001), Los Angeles Angels (2010)
JEFF FULCHINO, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/5/2008 @ SA (1.1 IP, 2 ER, 3 K)
MLB Debut: 6/22/2006 @ BAL (0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Teams: Florida Marlins (2006), Kansas City Royals (2008), Houston Astros (2009-2011), San Diego Padres (2011)
ROMÁN COLÓN, RHP
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/4/2008 @ SA (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K)
MLB Debut: 8/21/2004 @ LAD (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K)
MLB Teams: Atlanta Braves (2004-2005), Detroit Tigers (2005-2006), Kansas City Royals (2009-2010, 2012)
ANGEL SÁNCHEZ, INF
NWA Naturals Season: 2008
NWA Debut: 4/3/2008 @ SA (1-for-4, R)
MLB Debut: 9/23/2006 vs. DET (0-for-3)
MLB Teams: Kansas City Royals (2006), Boston Red Sox (2010), Houston Astros (2010-2011), Chicago White Sox (2013)