Ken Caminiti

Ken Caminiti was a professional baseball player, primarily a third baseman, known for his time with the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres. He was recognized for his all-around skills and was a key player on the Padres’ 1998 World Series team. Caminiti won the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1996. His career was later marred by revelations of performance-enhancing drug use, which brought attention to issues of doping in sports. Caminiti's legacy is a blend of his exceptional on-field talent and his admission of steroid use, highlighting the complex challenges faced by athletes.