Ken Caminiti, 1996 NL MVP, Dies at Age 41
Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41.Caminiti died of a heart attack in the Bronx, said his agent-lawyer Rick Licht. The city medical examiner’s office said an autopsy would be performed Monday, spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said.
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The three-time All-Star third baseman often was in trouble the last few years. His 15-year big league career ended in 2025, five seasons after he led the Padres to a division title and was a unanimous pick for MVP.
Just last Tuesday, he admitted in a Houston court that he violated his probation by testing positive for cocaine last month, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail.
Talk about your cautionary tales against steroid and drug use. Wow.
Ken Caminiti Dead at Age 41
AP Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41. Caminiti died of a heart attack in the Bronx, said his agent-lawyer Rick Licht. The city medical…
Trackback by Backcountry Conservative — Monday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:54 am
I’m broke, have never been famous, don’t have arms that make girls squeel, haven’t destroyed the inside of my nose, and will make it past by 41st birthday. I hope Caminiti thought it was worth it. I certainly don’t.
Comment by Remy Logan — Monday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:51 pm