Ken Caminiti
Ken Caminiti's toughness and take-charge attitude may forever be overshadowed by the last few years of his life, when he blew the whistle on baseball's steroid problem and died because of his addiction to drugs. In 1996, his second season with the Padres, the switch-hitting third baseman won the NL Most Valuable Player Award as he helped lead the team to their second World Sereis appearance. Despite battling alcoholism, steroids, injuries, and drug addictions, Caminiti logged 15 years in the big leagues, hitting 239 homers with nearly 1,000 RBI. He had one of his era's strongest infield arms.
Played For
Houston Astros (1987-1994)
San Diego Padres (1995-1998)
Houston Astros (1999-2000)
Texas Rangers (2001)
Atlanta Braves (2001)
All-Time Rankings
Ken Caminiti ranks # among the Top 50 all-time at 3B. Rankings ⇒
Born
Kenneth Gene Caminiti was born on April 21, 1963, in Hanford, CA.
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 3B
Primary Team: HOU
College: San Jose State
Major League Debut
July 16, 1987
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 2007 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.4% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1996 National League Divisional Series
1998 National League Championship Series
1998 National League Divisional Series
1998 World Series
1999 National League Divisional Series
2001 National League Divisional Series
Awards and Honors
1995 NL Gold Glove
1996 NL Gold Glove
1996 NL MVP
1997 NL Gold Glove
Batting Feats
- July 3, 1994: Switch HR same game...
- September 16, 1995: Switch HR same game...
- September 17, 1995: Switch HR same game...
- September 19, 1995: Switch HR same game...
- August 1, 1996: Switch HR same game...
- August 21, 1996: Switch HR same game...
- August 28, 1996: Switch HR same game...
- September 11, 1996: Switch HR same game...
- July 12, 1998: Switch HR same game...
- August 20, 1999: Switch HR same game...
All-Star Selections
1994 NL
1996 NL
1997 NL
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