The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Double-A affiliate for the Royals, last won a league title in 2010. They finished top of their division in 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2016. But following a poor stretch of drafting and watching promising prospects fizzle out, the Naturals are barreling towards a last place finish in the second half in the Texas League North and will miss the playoffs.
However, there’s been an uptick in talent, stemming from the 2018 draft. College arms such as Brady Singer, Jackson Kowar, and 2017 third round pick Daniel Tillo, have brought intrigue for what is to come next year.