The Royals have typically used Double-A to test their best prospects once they’re ready for the upper minors, but with a weaker farm system this year, the club had little top shelf talent. The Naturals had their second consecutive last place finish this year, although they did finish with a winning record in the second half, just three games out of a playoff spot. The team struggled to score runs, finishing second-to-last in the league in home runs. They hit .246 in a league that hit .253 overall, but finished with the third-worst on-base percentage and second-worst slugging percentage.
2023 Season in Review: The Northwest Arkansas Naturals
