Bob Natal
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1997)
Bob Natal was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1997 for the Montreal Expos and the Florida Marlins, a span of 6 seasons. In 120 career games, he hit .197 with 57 hits, 4 home runs, and 19 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-07-18
- Last Game
- 1997-09-26
Full name: Robert Marcel Natal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 289 | 13 | 57 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 30 | 68 | .197 | .279 | .294 | .573 | -1,102 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career OPS .573 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MON | NL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | 41 | 117 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 22 | .214 | .265 (-19%) | .332 (-18%) | .403 (-28%) | .735 (-23%) | -443.2 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | 10 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | 16 | 43 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | 44 | 90 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 31 | .133 | .269 (-51%) | .340 (-24%) | .426 (-61%) | .767 (-45%) | -658.5 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 120 | 289 | 13 | 57 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 30 | 68 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -1,102 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 62 | 155 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 11 | .181 |
| Away | 58 | 134 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 8 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-26 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-24 | MIA | WSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-22 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-15 | MIA | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-24 | MIA | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-17 | MIA | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-30 | MIA | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996-08-25 | MIA | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996-08-24 | MIA | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-08-23 | MIA | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 110 |
Salary History
Bob Natal's recorded salaries total $582,000 over 4 seasons, 1993 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Natal's career ran from 1992 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $165,000 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $151,500 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $147,500 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $118,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $582,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - San Diego | La Jolla | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Bob Natal: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bob Natal's first major league game on July 18, 1992; the last one listed came on September 26, 1997. Club by club, the record runs the Montreal Expos (1992) and the Florida Marlins (1993 to 1997). Natal played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 13, 1965, in Long Beach, CA, USA, Natal was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 190 pounds. Bob Natal was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Marcel.
In 120 games and 289 at bats, Natal batted .197 with 57 hits, plus 4 home runs and 19 RBI. The on-base percentage is .279 and the slugging percentage .294, for an OPS of .573. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Natal's .197 average sits 25.7% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 25, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .214 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
The position breakdown shows 110 games, all at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 538 putouts and 45 assists against 8 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Natal
- What years did Bob Natal play?
- Bob Natal played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1997.
- Was Bob Natal a pitcher?
- No. Bob Natal was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bob Natal hit?
- Bob Natal hit 4 career home runs with 57 hits.
- What teams did Bob Natal play for?
- Bob Natal played for 2 teams: the Montreal Expos (1992) and the Florida Marlins (1993–1997).
- What were Bob Natal's career stats?
- In 120 games, Bob Natal had 57 hits, 4 home runs, 19 RBI, 13 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .197 batting average.
- How much did Bob Natal earn in his career?
- Bob Natal's recorded salaries total $582,000 over 4 seasons, 1993 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Natal's career ran from 1992 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1997.
- What was Bob Natal's salary?
- Bob Natal's last recorded salary was $165,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $165,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $118,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1996.
- What position did Bob Natal play?
- Bob Natal played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Natal and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Natal was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Natal hit each season?
- Bob Natal's home runs by season: 0 in 1992, 1 in 1993, 0 in 1994, 2 in 1995, 0 in 1996, and 1 in 1997. His most in one season was 2, in 1995.
- What was Bob Natal's career batting average?
- Bob Natal batted .197 over his career, with 57 hits in 289 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Natal have?
- Bob Natal drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Natal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Natal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.