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Ken Caminiti Biography
Ken Caminiti is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on April 21, 1963 in California, California, United States. 3-time All-Star and 1996 National League MVP with the San Diego Padres who died from a drug overdose.
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Kenneth Gene Caminiti (April 21, 1963 – October 10, 2004) was an American third baseman who spent 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Houston Astros (1987–1994, 1999–2000), San Diego Padres (1995–1998), Texas Rangers (2001) and Atlanta Braves (2001). He was named the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) with San Diego in 1996, and is a member of the Padres Hall of Fame. He died of a cocaine and heroin (a speedball) drug overdose on October 10, 2004.
Caminiti was signed as a third round pick in the 1984 amateur draft by the Houston Astros. Caminiti played professional baseball for 15 seasons, beginning with the Osceola Astros of the Single-A Florida State League in 1985. He also played third base for the Indios de Mayagüez along with Wally Joyner in the Puerto Rico Winter League. He earned a call-up to the Double-A Columbus Astros in 1987.
He raised three daughters: Kendall, Lindsey, and Nicole.
| Name | Ken Caminiti |
| First Name | Ken |
| Last Name | Caminiti |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | April 21 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place of Birth | California |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Lee Caminiti, Yvonne Caminiti |
| Siblings | Glenn Caminiti, Carrie Van Solinge |
| Spouse | Nancy Smith |
| Children(s) | Kendall Caminiti, Nicole Caminiti, Lindsey Caminiti |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Caminiti made his major league debut at age 24 with the Houston Astros on July 16, 1987. In 1988, Caminiti returned to the minor leagues, playing with the Triple-A Tucson Toros of the Pacific Coast League, before he was called up to stay late in the season. Caminiti was plagued with several injuries throughout his tenure in Houston, but he still hit 18 home runs in 1994 which earned him his first All Star Game selection.
Ken Caminiti Net Worth
Ken Caminiti is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ken Caminiti's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was an accomplished football player in high school.
He was traded to the San Diego Padres as part of a 12-player deal prior to the 1995 season.
Caminiti was born in Hanford, California on April 21, 1963 to Yvonne and Lee Caminiti who had another son, Glenn and a daughter, Carrie. He starred in football and baseball at Leigh High School in San Jose, California, where he graduated in 1981. In football, he was invited to many all-star games after his senior football season. He attended San Jose State University where he played baseball for the Spartans in 1983 and 1984.
| Net Worth | $12 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Baseball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Caminiti struggled with substance abuse throughout his career. He admitted in 1994 to having a problem with alcoholism and checked himself into a rehabilitation center in 2000. In a Sports Illustrated cover story in 2002, a year after his retirement, Caminiti admitted that he had used steroids during his 1996 MVP season, and for several seasons afterwards. His admitted steroid abuse was discussed in the 2007 Mitchell Report on steroid abuse in baseball.
After six full seasons in Houston, Caminiti was traded to the San Diego Padres after the 1994 season in a 12-player trade, along with Steve Finley, Andújar Cedeño, Roberto Petagine, Brian Williams, and a player to be named later (PTBNL), in exchange for Derek Bell, Doug Brocail, Ricky Gutiérrez, Pedro Martínez, Phil Plantier, and Craig Shipley. In San Diego he reached career highs at the plate by hitting .302 with 26 home runs and 94 RBI in 1995, which rose to .326/40/130 in 1996. Despite playing most of 1996 with a torn right rotator cuff, his performance earned him the National League Most Valuable Player Award. In 1998, Caminiti led the Padres to the 1998 World Series where they lost to the New York Yankees in four games.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Ken Caminiti height 6 feet 0 inches Ken weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Caminiti was married to Nancy Smith from November 14, 1987 to December 10, 2002. Caminiti and his wife, Nancy, had three daughters, Kendall, Lindsey, and Nicole.
Caminiti returned to Houston as a free agent in 1999 after signing a $9.5 million contract, where he played for two more seasons. He was slowed by injuries during his second tenure in Houston, and after struggling the first half of 2001 with the Texas Rangers where he hit just .232, he was released and finished his career with the Atlanta Braves, who moved him across the infield in an effort to fulfill their desire for a power-hitting first baseman.
Who is Ken Caminiti Dating?
According to our records, Ken Caminiti married to Nancy Smith . As of December 1, 2023, Ken Caminiti’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Ken Caminiti. You may help us to build the dating records for Ken Caminiti!Caminiti won three Gold Glove Awards while playing for the Padres in 1995, 1996, and 1997, and he was unanimously selected as the National League’s MVP in 1996. In 1994, 1996, and 1997, he appeared in the All Star Game. Caminiti is the Padres All-Time leader in slugging percentage (.540) and OPS (.924).
Facts & Trivia
Ken Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ken Caminiti celebrates birthday on April 21 of every year.
Caminiti also had a long struggle with cocaine, having been arrested in March 2001 for possession and sentenced to probation. In February, 2003, Caminiti tested positive for cocaine while already on probation for cocaine possession and was ordered to visit a Texas Department of Criminal Justice-operated treatment program. The program was eliminated in May of that year and Caminiti was forced to leave after completing most of the program.
What nationality was Ken Caminiti?
American
What happened to Ken Caminiti?
The chief medical examiner’s office in New York City reported yesterday that Ken Caminiti, the National League most valuable player in 1996, died from an accidental drug overdose. The report said that Caminiti died Oct. 10 in the Bronx of “acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine and opiates.”
What position did Ken Caminiti play for the Padres?
Outfielder
Is Cam Caminiti related to Ken?
Saguaro’s Cam Caminiti embraces baseball legacy of cousin and MLB star Ken Caminiti.
Who played third base for the Houston Astros?
| Third Base | A. Bregman |
| Left Field | M. Brantley Astros’ Michael Brantley: Smacks third homer Michael Brantley Astros’ Michael Brantley: Smacks third homer |
| Center Field | C. McCormick Astros’ Chas McCormick: Out of lineup Chas McCormick Astros’ Chas McCormick: Out of lineup |
