In the 60s and 70s, Nate Colbert was a three time All-Star slugging first baseman who played six years for the San Diego Padres. Between 1969 and 1973 he averaged 30 homers a season for the Pads.
But all good things had to climb out of the slime. In this case, Colbert began his career with the Houston Astros. He got in 19 games in 1966 but only came to the plate seven times. Nate struck out four times but got nary a hit.
He did score three times as a result of being used as a pinch runner.
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Totals | 19 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Despite hitting .000, Nate Colbert’s 1966 card is slightly better than your typical American League pitcher’s card. He gets hit numbers 7-8-8-9-9 plus one 14.
Colbert did not have to put on a glove in competitive play until 1968. All his appearances before that were in pinch hitting and pinch running roles. In 1968, his primary position was outfield. It wasn’t until his breakout season in 1969 when he focused his efforts on playing first base. Nevertheless, Colbert is rated as a 1B-2. He is appropriately rated as a Fast runner since his only positive offensive value came from his base running.
Who out there knows the trivia question associated to Nate Colbert?
Nate Colbert is one of two players (the other is Stan Musial) to hit five home runs in one day.
Correct.
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