Bob Natal

Bob Natal, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1992 to 1997. Primarily serving as a position player, Natal played a total of 120 games in Major League Baseball. He is perhaps best known for his time with the Florida Marlins, where he contributed to the team's early years during a period marked by the expansion of baseball in the 1990s. Throughout his career, Natal recorded 57 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .197. While his offensive numbers may not reflect the power and production of some contemporaries, Natal's versatility and determination on the field exemplified the spirit of players who dedicated themselves to the game, often in challenging roles. He also added 2 stolen bases to his career totals, showcasing a level of speed that complemented his overall play. Despite not being a household name, Natal's contributions during the formative years of the Marlins were part of the larger narrative of baseball's evolution in the post-expansion era.