Ken Caminiti walks out of jail a free man and a felon, and a chain of events are set into motion which lead to his death at 41. As news of his passing is overshadowed in the media, baseball mourns the loss of its ultimate warrior. And his legac

CAMINITI Ch. 9 | "Totally Juiced"

Dec 15th, 2020 54m 11s

His baseball career now over, Ken Caminiti deals with a three-year legal saga stemming from his arrest in 2001. Ken gives his landmark interview to Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated, where he becomes the first player to ever publicly admit to

CAMINITI Ch. 8 | "The Last Dance"

Dec 8th, 2020 42m 25s

Ken Caminiti returns to the Houston Astros for two injury-plagued seasons, and bounces around in his final year in baseball in 2001. Ken enters rehab for a second time, and while he's there he meets a woman who becomes a big part of his life. A

CAMINITI Ch. 7 | "The Tipping Point"

Dec 1st, 2020 35m 52s

Following his 1996 MVP season, cracks slowly begin to appear for Ken Caminiti. The San Diego Padres have a down season in 1997, but turn things around in 1998 and make a run all the way to the World Series against the vaunted New York Yankees.

CAMINITI Ch. 6 | "Birth of a Legend"

Nov 24th, 2020 49m 13s

After being traded to the San Diego Padres, Ken Caminiti's career immediately takes off to heights he had never experienced. After a stellar 1995 season, Ken puts together a legendary season in 1996 when he takes home the National League MVP Aw

CAMINITI Ch. 5 | "Houston, Interrupted"

Nov 17th, 2020 34m 59s

Coming off of a disappointing season, Ken Caminiti confronts his substance abuse problems after the 1993 season and enter rehab. Ken begins to do his research on using anabolic steroids. As baseball goes on strike, the consequences are massive

CAMINITI Ch. 4 | "(Re)building"

Nov 10th, 2020 34m 14s

Ken Caminiti establishes himself as a full-time major leaguer, and struggles to find consistency in his early career. The Astros consider trading him a few times, including once in a potential blockbuster deal with the Boston Red Sox. Caminiti'

CAMINITI Ch. 3 | "Major League Beginnings"

Nov 3rd, 2020 27m 14s

Ken Caminiti stars in his MLB debut for the Houston Astros on July 16, 1987, leading the team to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. After his initial success, Ken struggles down the stretch of the 1987 season, and he struggles to earn the

CAMINITI Ch. 2 | "Laying the Foundation"

Oct 27th, 2020 31m 24s

After being drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1984 MLB Draft, Ken Caminiti spends the summer playing with Team USA. Following that experience, Ken plays well in his first two minor league seasons, and becomes one of the hottest prospects in

CAMINITI Ch. 1 | "The Tin Man"

Oct 20th, 2020 31m 19s

Major League Baseball player Ken Caminiti was the ultimate tough guy, a fierce competitor and a loving and loyal friend. Much of that had to do with the way he was raised in San Jose, California. His parents and siblings shaped the man he becam

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TRAILER | The Rise and Fall of Ken Caminiti

Oct 15th, 2020 4m 26s

Ken Caminiti was known as the toughest man in baseball. He constantly played through pain and was beloved by fans and teammates alike. His baseball accomplishments were eventually overshadowed by his 2002 admission that he used steroids during