Playing Through the Pain: Ken Caminiti and the Steroids Confession That Changed Baseball Forever

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In Playing Through the Pain: Ken Caminiti and the Steroids Confession That Changed Baseball Forever, writer Dan Good seeks to make sense of MLB MVP Ken Caminitis fascinating, troubled life. Good began researching Caminiti in 2012 and conducted his first interviews for his biography in 2013. Since then, hes interviewed nearly 400 people, providing him with an exclusive and exhaustive view into Caminitis addictions, use of steroids, baseball successes, and inner turmoil.

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Drawing from almost a decade of interviews with Caminitis teammates and coaches, Goods narrative is decidedly unsparing, but it offers crucial context to the steroids era This is a must-read for baseball fans. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
This is an incredibly interesting book about a flawed star and his impact on the game. I couldnt put it down. * Peter Golenbock, author of The Bronx Zoo, Bums, Wrigleyville, and Valentines Way *
Like Ken Caminiti so many times with the San Diego Padres, Dan Good has gone deep with this exhaustive biography of the 1990s slugger. Playing Through the Pain builds anticipation well in detailing Caminitis rise and tragic fall, threading in four hundred interviews with everyone from childhood friends to steroid dealers. Caminitis story is one of the secretschildhood sexual abuse, drug abusethat undid a generous spirit and preternaturally talented ballplayer. Good ends up with an effective portrayal of a man whose courageous willingness to blow the whistle on steroids helped clean up the game. * Brad Balukjian, author of The Wax Pack *
As compelling as it is heartbreaking, Dan Goods Playing Through the Pain provides an in-depth look into Ken Caminitis life, both on and off the field. As his teammate during his 1996 MVP season, I witnessed Cammys toughness and talent firsthand. It wasnt until I read this book that I really got to know Ken and his battles. * Bob Tewksbury, All-Star pitcher, mental skills coach, and author of Ninety Percent Mental *

Author Bio

Dan Good is a seasoned book writer, ghostwriter, journalist, and editor. Hes held leadership roles with the New York Daily News and New York Post and also worked for NBC News, ABC News, and local news outlets in New Jersey and his native Pennsylvania. Good lives outside New York City with his wife and son.