Caminiti only played four seasons in San Diego, but ignited the team and the fan base during that time. He won three straight Gold Gloves, went to an All Star Game, and was the first Padre to win the NL MVP Award in 1996.
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Caminiti’s widow Nancy and three daughters were on hand for the ceremony with his daughters Kendall, Nicole and Lindsay throwing out the first pitches.
Padres Manager Andy Green talked about what Caminiti meant to the Padres organization: “I know what he’s meant to this organization for a long time and it’s an exciting day.