Drafted: By Montreal Expos in 28th round in 1999.

Junior College: Second-team Orange Empire Division in 1999 while playing at Rancho Santiago Junior College in Santa Ana, California, for coach Don Sneddon ... Rookie of the Year in 1998.

High School: Played at La Serna High School in Whittier for coach Vern Brock ... All-area player in 1996 and 1997 ... Pitcher of the year same two seasons ... Rookie of the Year in 1995.

Personal: Born September 2, 1979 ... Parents are Mike and Cheryl Natale ... Major is Art.