He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros.

[2] Along with Robby Hammock, Alex Cintrón and Brandon Webb, he was one of the "Baby Backs" who were called up when a surge of injuries hit Diamondbacks veteran players in 2003.

[3] Kata was signed to a minor league contract by the Texas Rangers in November 2006[4] and was a non-roster invitee to their 2007 spring training camp.

[5] He appeared in 31 games for Texas, batting .186, before he was designated for assignment June 5 when the Rangers activated pitcher John Rheinecker and infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the disabled list.

He played for their Pacific Coast League affiliate, which was also Round Rock, as the Express became the Rangers' Triple–A club prior to the 2011 season.