Ken Caminiti
San Diego's 1996 National League MVP.
Ken Caminiti (1963–2004) was an American third baseman who played 15 MLB seasons, with the Houston Astros (1987–1994 and 1999–2000), the San Diego Padres (1995–1998), the Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves (both 2001).
Quick Facts
- Position
- Third baseman
- Bats
- Switch
- Throws
- Right
- Born
- 21 April 1963
- Birthplace
- Hanford, California, U.S.
- Died
- 10 October 2004
- Place of death
- The Bronx, New York, U.S.
- Debut league
- MLB
Lore & Background
With San Diego he won the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player award, and he was a three-time All-Star. He is in both the Astros and Padres Halls of Fame. Born in Hanford, California, he played baseball at San Jose State before the Astros drafted him in the third round in 1984. He died of a drug overdose on October 10, 2004.
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