Torii Hunter, baseball player, 353 home runs, 1997-2015

Torii Hunter

Born: 7/18/1975 in Pine Bluff, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-22 | Final Game: 2015-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Torii Kedar Hunter

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Biography

Torii Hunter was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional skills as a position player during his career from 1997 to 2015. Born in 1975, Hunter made a significant impact on the game, appearing in 2,372 games and amassing 2,452 hits. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 353 home runs and 1,391 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .277. Additionally, Hunter demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 195 stolen bases. A five-time All-Star, Hunter was celebrated not only for his offensive contributions but also for his defensive excellence in the outfield. His ability to track down fly balls and make acrobatic catches earned him a reputation as one of the premier outfielders of his era. Playing primarily during the late 1990s and 2000s, he was part of a generation that showcased a blend of power hitting and athleticism, bridging the transition from the deadball era to the modern game. Hunter's legacy is marked by his charismatic presence on and off the field, making him a beloved figure among fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2372 8857 1296 2452 498 39 353 1391 195 661 1741 0.277 0.331 0.461 0.793 10908.5

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .461 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.793 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1997 MIN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 6 17 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 6 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIN AL 135 384 52 98 17 2 9 35 10 26 72 0.255 .271 (-6%) .344 (-10%) .433 (-12%) .778 (-11%) -999.9
2000 MIN AL 99 336 44 94 14 7 5 44 4 18 68 0.280 .270 (+3%) .344 (-8%) .437 (-7%) .782 (-7%) -562.4
2001 MIN AL 148 564 82 147 32 5 27 92 9 29 125 0.261 .263 (-1%) .332 (-8%) .426 (+12%) .758 (+3%) 227.6
2002 MIN AL 148 561 89 162 37 4 29 94 23 35 118 0.289 .261 (+10%) .331 (+1%) .416 (+26%) .747 (+15%) 1529.2
2003 MIN AL 154 581 83 145 31 4 26 102 6 50 106 0.250 .264 (-6%) .332 (-6%) .422 (+7%) .754 (+1%) -26.9
2004 MIN AL 138 520 79 141 37 0 23 81 21 40 101 0.271 .266 (+2%) .335 (-1%) .427 (+11%) .762 (+6%) 537.9
2005 MIN AL 98 372 63 100 24 1 14 56 23 34 65 0.269 .264 (+2%) .330 (+2%) .418 (+8%) .749 (+5%) 355.7
2006 MIN AL 147 557 86 155 21 2 31 98 12 45 108 0.278 .269 (+3%) .336 (avg) .431 (+13%) .768 (+7%) 823.0
2007 MIN AL 160 600 94 172 45 1 28 107 18 40 101 0.287 .268 (+7%) .335 (-1%) .422 (+19%) .758 (+11%) 1177.8
2008 LAA AL 146 551 85 153 37 2 21 78 19 50 108 0.278 .263 (+5%) .333 (+3%) .416 (+12%) .749 (+8%) 918.0
2009 LAA AL 119 451 74 135 26 1 22 90 18 47 92 0.299 .262 (+14%) .332 (+10%) .417 (+22%) .750 (+16%) 1466.8
2010 LAA AL 152 573 76 161 36 0 23 90 9 61 106 0.281 .257 (+9%) .325 (+9%) .402 (+15%) .728 (+12%) 1506.4
2011 LAA AL 156 580 80 152 24 2 23 82 5 62 125 0.262 .255 (+3%) .320 (+5%) .399 (+8%) .719 (+6%) 821.4
2012 LAA AL 140 534 81 167 24 1 16 92 9 38 133 0.313 .254 (+23%) .318 (+15%) .405 (+11%) .724 (+13%) 1454.8
2013 DET AL 144 606 90 184 37 5 17 84 3 26 113 0.304 .253 (+20%) .317 (+5%) .396 (+17%) .714 (+12%) 1217.7
2014 DET AL 142 549 71 157 33 2 17 83 4 23 89 0.286 .251 (+14%) .313 (+2%) .386 (+16%) .700 (+9%) 819.0
2015 MIN AL 139 521 67 125 22 0 22 81 2 35 105 0.240 .254 (-6%) .316 (-8%) .404 (+1%) .721 (-3%) -357.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
48 186 26 51 12 1 4 20 17 32 0.274

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALDS2 DET 3 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.200
2013 ALCS DET 6 26 2 6 2 0 0 2 1 5 0.231
2013 ALDS2 DET 5 19 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.158
2009 ALCS LAA 6 23 2 7 1 0 0 2 5 4 0.304
2009 ALDS2 LAA 3 10 2 2 1 0 1 3 2 1 0.200
2008 ALDS1 LAA 4 18 0 7 0 0 0 5 1 3 0.389
2006 ALDS2 MIN 3 11 1 3 1 0 1 2 0 1 0.273
2004 ALDS2 MIN 4 17 5 6 1 0 1 2 1 1 0.353
2003 ALDS1 MIN 4 14 3 6 0 1 1 2 2 2 0.429
2002 ALCS MIN 5 18 2 3 2 0 0 0 1 3 0.167
2002 ALDS2 MIN 5 20 4 6 4 0 0 2 1 4 0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2256 2209 5263 131 52 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 MIN OF 6 5 8 0 0 0
1999 MIN OF 130 113 284 7 1 3
2000 MIN OF 99 94 270 12 3 3
2001 MIN OF 147 147 460 14 4 3
2002 MIN OF 146 144 365 7 3 0
2003 MIN OF 151 149 425 5 4 1
2004 MIN OF 126 124 311 5 4 0
2005 MIN OF 93 92 218 9 3 4
2006 MIN OF 143 143 343 8 4 4
2007 MIN OF 155 155 387 5 2 0
2008 LAA OF 137 137 350 4 0 0
2009 LAA OF 115 114 308 2 1 0
2010 LAA OF 143 143 358 4 3 0
2011 LAA OF 137 134 264 15 3 2
2012 LAA OF 134 128 240 14 4 5
2013 DET OF 143 138 223 9 3 3
2014 DET OF 128 128 218 5 5 1
2015 MIN OF 123 121 231 6 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 17
Center Field 1523
Right Field 724
Designated Hitter 94

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Silver Slugger OF
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-06-10
2009 Branch Rickey Award
2009 Gold Glove OF
2009 Silver Slugger OF
2008 Gold Glove OF
2007 Gold Glove OF
2007 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2006 Gold Glove OF
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-09-23
2005 Gold Glove OF
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-06-12
2004 Gold Glove OF
2003 Gold Glove OF
2002 Gold Glove OF
2002 Player of the Month April
2002 This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2002 This Year in Baseball Play of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2002 TSN All-Star OF
2001 Gold Glove OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 MIN AL $10,500,000
2014 DET AL $14,000,000
2013 DET AL $12,000,000
2012 LAA AL $18,500,000
2011 LAA AL $18,500,000
2010 LAA AL $18,500,000
2009 LAA AL $18,000,000
2008 LAA AL $16,500,000
2007 MIN AL $12,000,000
2006 MIN AL $10,750,000
2005 MIN AL $8,000,000
2004 MIN AL $6,500,000
2003 MIN AL $4,750,000
2002 MIN AL $2,400,000
2001 MIN AL $230,000
2000 MIN AL $225,000
1999 MIN AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $171,555,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2013 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 2.0 420 0
2007 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 5.0 392 0
2004 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 4.0 392 0
2002 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 132.0 392 0
2001 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 2.0 392 0