Joseph Natale Class: RS Senior Hometown: Hoboken, N.J. High School: Hoboken Weight: 170 Position: OF Bats/Throws: L/R

On Natale: Is coming back from an offseason arm surgery ... biggest asset is that he's a lefthanded hitter who can handle the bat and do many different things for the team such as bunt, steal and perform a hit-and-run ... is a solid outfielder as well.

As a Sophomore (2003): Saw action early in the season ... played in eight games ... used primarily as a pinch runner ... had only three at-bats on the season.

As a Freshman (2002): Appeared in 19 games as a freshman, all in reserve roles ... singled in his only at-bat of the season at William & Mary (April 2), and later came around to score ... scored game-tying run in Terps' upset victory over nationally-ranked Georgia Tech (April 13).

At Hoboken: Was one of the top players in the state of New Jersey at Hoboken High School ... batted .412 as a junior ... played in one of the nation's finest baseball showcases at the Area Code games in California ... Perfect Game tabbed Natale the No. 7 prospect in New Jersey and Team One Baseball regarded him as one of the top five outfielders in the state.

Personal: Son of William and Mary Ellen Natale ... an economics major.

Natale's Career Batting Statistics

Year    Avg  GP/GS AB  R  H 2B 3B HR RBI  Slg.  BB  SO  SB
2002  1.000  19/0   1  5  1  0  0  0  0  1.000   0   0   2
2003   .000   8/0   3  0  0  0  0  0  0   .000   0   2   0
Totals .250  27/0   4  5  1  0  0  0  0   .250   0   2   2

Natale's Career ACC Batting Statistics

Year    Avg  GP/GS AB  R  H 2B 3B HR RBI  Slg.  BB  SO  SB
2002   .000   7/0   0  2  0  0  0  0  0   .000   0   0   0
2003   .000   2/0   0  0  0  0  0  0  0   .000   0   0   0
Totals .000   9/0   0  2  0  0  0  0  0   .000   0   0   0