Torii Hunter

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Torii Kedar Hunter (born July 18, 1975) is an American former professional baseball center fielder and right fielder.

He played for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Detroit Tigers from 1997 to 2015.

Hunter, a five-time All-Star, has received nine consecutive Gold Glove Awards as a center fielder, and was a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner.

Personal life

Hunter and his partner Katrina, whom he met in high school, live in Prosper, Texas, during the off-season. Choo Freeman, a former MLB outfielder, is his cousin. Despite the same spelling, Hunter was not identified after torii, the entrance to a Japanese Shinto shrine. "I think, when my mother filled out the paperwork after my son was born, she mistakenly put two "I's." Hunter is a Christian.

Torii Jr., his older brother, played football and baseball at Notre Dame beginning in 2013. Since being drafted by the team in the 23rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft, Torii Jr. now plays baseball professionally for the Angels organization. Monshadrik "Money" Hunter, Hunter's younger brother, is a defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

Darius McClinton-Hunter, Hunter's son, was arrested and charged with sexual assault in 2012. A grand jury refused to indict McClinton-Hunter on the grounds of insufficient evidence. In a recorded telephone chat and again in a deposition for a $10 million lawsuit brought against her for her false charges, the accuser recanted her claims first in a written telephone chat and again in a deposition for her false accusations. Hunter, who was with the Angels at the time, went on a 14-game suspension in the aftermath of his son's detention.

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High school career

Hunter was born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and attended Pine Bluff High School. Hunter and his three brothers lived in a downtown and impoverished neighborhood just off Main Street. Hunter began playing baseball at the age of eight and football a few years ago, winning as both a quarterback and a free safety. Hunter excelled at Pine Bluff High School in baseball, football, basketball, and track. Hunter was actually a standout in sports other than baseball, but he would earn All-State awards for his junior and senior years, beginning in high school. Hunter was one of the team's head coach, averaging 550 feet (170 meters) for a home run. Hunter made the United States in 1992. Hunter wrote a letter from then-governor Bill Clinton to request his assistance when he refused to pay the $500 fee for the team, which Clinton accepted. Hunter had the option of playing baseball at The University of Arkansas but instead chose to play professional baseball.

Professional career

The Twins selected Hunter with the 20th overall pick in the 1993 draft, after the Cincinnati Reds awarded him with a trade pick for signing John Smiley. Hunter made his Minnesota debut as a pinch runner in Baltimore on August 22, 1997. Hunter didn't start regularly in 1999, appearing in 135 games for the Twins. He made only one mistake in 292 attempts in the outfield.

Hunter burst onto the scene in April 2000, but his batting average fell to.207 by the end of May. He was then sent to Triple-A Salt Lake to work on his mechanics at the plate, but with Hunter's new take on the game, he caught fire in the month of June, caping it with a two-home run, seven-RBI game, and being named the Twins' Minor League Player of the Week and Player of the Month. Hunter was recalled by the Twins on July 28 after a 16-game hitting streak, four consecutive games with home runs, and three grand slams. Hunter was named both Best Defensive Outfielder and Most Exciting Player in the Pacific Coast League by Baseball America in 2000.

Hunter led the Twins to their first winning season since 1992 in at bats, home runs, and outfield assists (with 14 – tied for second best in the league). Hunter was voted the Best Defensive Outfielder in the American League by Baseball America, leading all major league center fielders in 3.29 percent (3.29). In 2001, he received his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

Hunter's 2002 debut was near-MVP numbers, and he was a long shot for the award during a good portion of the year. He went 39–105 (a.371 average) in April, earning American League Player of the Month awards.

In Milwaukee in 2002, Hunter was the first Twin since Kirby Puckett in 1995 to play an All-Star game in center field. Barry Bonds sent what seemed to be a majestic home run to right-center field in what was one of the best moments in the first innings, when two outs. Hunter, who had a reputation for outfield thievery in the American League, jumped and caught the ball over the wall (accomplishing a personal goal set of removing a Bond from Bonds). Despite the fact that there were no prizes at the All-Star game due to a tie, the catch was later named as the Most Popular Defensive Play of the Year by the fans.

Hunter, as well as a new squad and solid bullpen pitching, fueled a revival in the latter half of the season, which helped the Twins win the American League Central Division. The team will advance to the ALCS, where they will lose to the Anaheim Angels in four games to one. The Angels went on to win their first World Series title.

Despite losing in the ALCS, the ballclub had a fruitful year, with Hunter's year being his best year ever. He dominated the team in home runs, RBIs, and robbed bases, and was ranked fourth in games and doubles. For 2002, Hunter received the Most Valuable Twin Award from the team. He finished third in MVP voting and his second in center field. Hunter was also named by the fans as the best defensive player of the sport in 2002.

In 2003, Hunter had a field day, but it was unsuccessful offensively. Despite playing in a career high in 154 games, he still had trouble at the plate, with an OPS of.763 and a batting average of just.250, which was.039 lower than 2002. He stole just six bases while being kicked out seven times. His defense was also strong enough to win his third straight Gold Glove for his play in center field.

As he tried to scale the right field wall in Fenway Park on July 29, Hunter missed a significant portion of the 2005 season due to his ankle fracture and tearing ligaments. Despite playing just half a season, Hunter was named his fifth consecutive Gold Glove.

Hunter earned his fourth home run in five years on the last day of the 2006 regular season.

The Twins notified Hunter on October 10 that they had chosen his $12 million pick for the 2007 season, preventing him from being a free agent.

Hunter signed a five-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim worth $90 million after turning down a three-year, $45 million contract with the Twins in August 2007. Gary Matthews Jr. was the everyday center fielder for the Mets.

In 2009, he was ranked #44 on the Sporting News list of the top 50 current players in baseball. A committee of 100 baseball professionals, many of whom were members of the Baseball Hall of Fame and winners of major baseball awards, was chosen to appear on the list.

In one game against the San Diego Padres on June 13, 2009, Hunter scored three home runs. It was the first time he had attempted this feat in his career. Hunter was selected to represent Los Angeles in the 2009 All-Star Game, but he was unable to participate. He was on the disabled list because he had crashed into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium and AT&T Park, separating his right shoulder. For more than a month, he was sidelined.

In 2009, Hunter batted.299 with 22 home runs and 90 RBIs. Hunter received his ninth consecutive Gold Glove award for the outfield as well as a Silver Slugger Award after the 2009 season.

In an interview with the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on September 2, 2011, Hunter said he wanted to retire as a Angels fan but then became a free agent following the 2012 season.

Hunter and the Detroit Tigers had signed a two-year contract worth $26 million on November 14, 2012. For the majority of the season, he'll be playing right field and batting second. After Hunter was signed to the Tigers, pitcher Rick Porro let him have #48, which Hunter has coveted for his entire career, and Poro changed his uniform to #21.

In a game against the Minnesota Twins on June 16, 2013, Hunter scored his 300th home run in the city where his major league career began (Minneapolis). Hunter was selected as a reserve outfielder in the 2013 Major League All-Star Game on July 1, 2013. It was his fifth appearance on All-Star teams. Torii was hitting.315 with seven home runs and 44 RBIs as of the All-Star break.

Hunter had a.304 batting average, 17 home runs, and 84 RBIs in the 2013 regular season. Torii was walking in front of Miguel Cabrera for the majority of the season, leading him to the highest at-bat total in his major league career (606), as well as a career-best 184 hits.

In Game 2 of the ALCS Hunters, he suffered himself flipping over the low Fenway Park bullpen wall in search of a David Ortiz game-tying grand slam.

During a 4–1 victory at Camden Yards on May 12, 2014, the normally easygoing Hunter struck Hunter in the chest with Baltimore Orioles hurler Bud Norris after Norris struck Hunter in the ribs with a fastball, igniting a bench-clearing match. After being ejected, Norris and the two began yelling at each other as Norris returned to the dugout. At the end of the season, Hunter was hitting.298 for the 2014 season.

Hunter had a.286 batting average, 17 home runs, and 83 RBIs in the 2014 regular season.

Hunter agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins worth $10.5 million, with whom he played from 1997 to 2007. The agreement was signed on December 3, 2014. Hunter was ejected by umpire Mark Ripperger and retaliated by pulling out pieces of equipment and securing it on the ground during a game on June 10, 2015. Hunter received a two-game suspension for his antics. Hunter batted.240, scored 22 home runs, and drove in 81 runs over his last season.

Hunter announced his retirement from baseball on October 26, 2015.

Hunter had a.277batting average (2452-for-8857), 39 triples, 353 home runs, 1391 RBI, 661 bases on balls,.331 on-base percentage, and.461 slugging percentage in 2372 games in 19 seasons. He finished his career with a.990 fielding percentage mainly at center and right field. He hit.274 (51-for-186) in 48 postseason games, with 26 runs, 12 doubles, 4 home runs, 20 RBI, and 17 walks.

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