Ken Caminiti

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ken Caminiti
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 21, 1963(1963-04-21)
Age	61
Date Of Death	October 10, 2004, New York, NY
Birthplace	California
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Taurus

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.

He partnered with NHL legend Mario Lemieux to open a cigar shop on Wall Street.

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.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ken Caminiti height 6 feet 0 inches Ken weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ken Caminiti Dating?

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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?

POSStarter
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