Nate Colbert, American baseball player
Nathan Colbert Jr. (born April 9, 1946), is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1966 to 1976, most prominently as a member of the newly formed San Diego Padres expansion team.
The three-time All-Star player averaged 30 home runs and 85 RBIs as a member of the Padres for five consecutive seasons from 1969 to 1973, becoming the first star player for the young franchise. As of 2021, Colbert still holds the Padres' career record for home runs (163) and ranked among the Padres' top 10 in numerous offensive categories. He also played for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Montreal Expos, and the Oakland Athletics. A back injury prematurely ended Colbert's career after just 10 seasons.After his playing career, Colbert spent several years as a hitting instructor for the Padres during spring training and later served as a hitting coach and manager in the minor leagues. He also became an ordained minister working with disadvantaged youths. In 1999, Colbert was among the inaugural class of inductees to the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame.