SPRINGDALE, AR –Although the 2012 minor league season officially ended in September, 20 current and former Northwest Arkansas Naturals continued their work on the diamond as they participated in the Puerto Rican, Venezuelan and Australian Winter Leagues. With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training in less than two weeks, all of the former Naturals have completed their winter seasons.
Puerto Rican League Wrap-up
The Puerto Rican League welcomed five Naturals alums, but a recent Natural created the most headlines. Christian Colon was named the Puerto Rican League Rookie of the Year. The Royals first round pick (fourth overall) in 2010, Colon led the league with 13 stolen bases in 39 games for the Leones de Ponce (Ponce Lions). While at the plate, Colon batted .301 with eight doubles and 26 runs scored. In 2012, Colon played in 73 games with the Naturals, batting .289 with nine doubles and 13 stolen bases and five home runs. A Texas League Mid-Season All-Star, Colon fin...
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PLAYERS:
Christian Colon,
Irving Falu,
Salvador Perez,
Juan Gutierrez,
Mario Lisson,
Paulo Orlando,
Ernesto Mejia,
Victor Marte,
Dusty Hughes,
Julio Rodriguez,
Sugar Ray,
Carlos Rosa,
Roman Colon,
Jamie Romak,
Carlo Testa,
Cory Aldridge,
Sugar Ray Marimon
TEAMS: Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals
TEAMS: Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals
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