Robert Clyde Katz (January 30, 1911 – December 14, 1962) was a professional baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1944.

[2] He played his only Major League season during the player-depleted war years, As a 33-year-old in 1944 he pitched in 6 games and 18.1 innings, with a record of 0–1 and an ERA of 3.93.

[3] He made his debut on May 22, 1944, pitching one perfect inning in a 5–3 loss to the New York Giants and coaxing outs from Charlie Mead, Hal Luby and Buddy Kerr.

[4] In 1940 he resided in Dayton, Ohio, and played for Louisville of the American Association.

[5] Bob Katz died December 14, 1962, in St. Joseph, Michigan.