Center fielder with the Minnesota Twins, 1997-present.
Made major league debut on 22 August 1997 as a pinch-runner in his only
appearance that season.
He is responsible for all handshakes on the Twins. Every player has his
own personal one, all of which are concocted by Torii.
He has a 32-inch vertical leap. He keeps his legs strong in the
off-season by doing box jumps.
Has three sons: Darius, Cameron, and Torii Hunter Jr.. Torii and Darius played on Propser (TX) High School football team.
Likes rap music, but rarely goes to concerts. The last one he remembers
attending was Run D.M.C., when he was eight. He lists Tupac and
Bonecrusher as his favorite rappers.
Wears #48 for the Minnesota Twins and plays center field.
(November 21) Agrees to a five-year, $90 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. (2007)
Inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2008.
Announces retirement. He hit .277 with 253 homers in 19 MLB seasons. Hunter also won 9 Gold Gloves, and was a five-time All-Star. [October 26, 2015].