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Torii Hunter

Outfielder
Position
CF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2012.

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 220 lbs
  • Born: Jul 18, 1975

  • Debut: August 22, 1997

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Newsbreakers

November 18, 2009

Angels manager Mike Scioscia has been named AL Manager of the Year, according to SI.com. Scioscia led his team to their fifth AL West title in the last six years and a birth in the ALCS.

Our View:

Maybe the most important thing Scioscia did this season was help his team cope with the death of starting pitcher Nick Adenhart. The team dedicated the season to their fallen teammate, and they made it all the way to the ALCS. This was Scioscia's second time receiving the award, as he won it in 2002 as well.

October 22, 2009

Torii Hunter reached base four times on Thursday to help the Angels to a 7-6 win over the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS. Hunter was 2-for-2 with two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in the contest.

Our View:

The Yanks couldn't keep Hunter off the bases all night, and it cost them when he came across on a Kendry Morales single in the seventh to put the Halos up for good. When Hunter is getting on base, the Angels are a much more formidable lineup.

October 8, 2009

Torii Hunter ushered the Angels to a Game 1 win with one swing of the bat on Thursday. His three-run homer in the fifth inning staked the Halos to a 3-0 lead and they never looked back, finishing off Boston 5-0.

Our View:

Hunter's home run was his only hit on the day, but it was all the Angels would need. It came off of Boston's talented young hurler, Jon Lester, and gave LA a 1-0 series lead.

September 19, 2009

Torii Hunter was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in the Angels 3-2 loss to Texas on Saturday.

Our View:

Since coming off the DL in mid August, Hunter has popped five homers, driven in 20 and stolen four bases. All while hitting over .300.

September 16, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer off Paul Byrd in Wednesday's close 9-8 loss at Boston.

Our View:

Hunter collected his 22nd homer of the season, topping his total from 2008. He extended his hitting streak to 12 games tonight as well.

September 13, 2009

Torii Hunter hit a solo shot in the seventh inning Sunday that became the eventual game-winner in a 3-2 nail-biter over the White Sox. He was 1-for-3 on the day.

Our View:

Hunter is in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak and has popped two homers and driven in eight over that stretch.

September 11, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to propel the Angels to a 3-0 win over the Mariners.

Our View:

Hunter hit his third home run since coming off the DL on August 22nd. He now has five hits in his last three games, so perhaps his bat is coming back around.

September 5, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in tonight's 2-1 win at Kansas City. Both of his knocks were singles.

Our View:

Hunter was in need of a solid performance, as he only had one hit over his previous three games (11 at-bats). He now has 75 RBI for the season.

August 26, 2009

Torii Hunter carried the Angels offensively in Wednesday's 4-2 home win over the Tigers, as he went 2-for-3 with a single and a two-run homer off Edwin Jackson.

Our View:

Hunter extended his hitting streak to 12 games, with 11 RBI over the span. He also snapped a 17-game drought without a homer.

August 18, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles in tonight's 5-4 win at Cleveland. He batted sixth in the order.

Our View:

This was a solid performance for Hunter in his bid to return to his normal No. 3 spot in the batting order. He has two hits in each of his two games since returning from a strained adductor.

August 18, 2009

Torii Hunter is in tonight's lineup at Cleveland after getting Monday off, according to the Orange County Register.

Our View:

Hunter will also get at least one day off this weekend as the Angels slowly ease him back in following his bout with a strained adductor. He will soon return to his normal No. 3 spot in the batting order as well.

August 16, 2009

According to The Sports Network, the Angels have activated outfielder Torii Hunter off the DL. In a corresponding move, the team optioned Reggie Willits to Yriple-A Salt Lake.

Our View:

Hunter was supposed to be activated yesterday, but he caught the flu while on his rehab assignment and it delayed his return one day. He should be good to go today, so fantasy owners should activate him and get him in the lineup.

August 14, 2009

According to the Orange County Register, Torii Hunter was scratched from his third minor-league rehab game Thursday night with flu-like symptoms.

Our View:

Looks like Hunter caught some kind of a virus and it will delay his return to the Halos. He was originally scheduled to return to the lineup on Saturday, but now won't be activated from the DL until Sunday at the earliest.

August 10, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that the Angels will be without outfielder Torii Hunter until at least next weekend. Hunter is scheduled to begin a short minor league rehab stint

Our View:

The Angels have a big series coming up with the Rays, but Hunter just won't be ready yet. Assuming nothing goes wrong, expect him back this weekend for the Angels' series against the Orioles.

August 7, 2009

Torii Hunter, who is recovering from a strained adductor, could get the green light to start a minor league rehab assignment at some point early next week with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to MLB.com. Hunter took batting practice and ran the bases Friday, and skipper Mike Scioscia said, "He had a really aggressive workout today."

Our View:

Scioscia is hopeful that Hunter will be ready to rejoin the Angels when they start a four-game set at Baltimore next Friday.

August 6, 2009

According to the LA Times, Torii Hunter suffered a setback in his recovery from a strained muscle in his side and will not begin a rehab assignment as scheduled.

Our View:

Hunter failed a strength test and was told the area around his injury isn't strong enough for him to resume on field action. Apparently he feels good, but the team doesn't want him to move forward until he's 100 percent. Sidelined since July 8th, he ran the bases and took patting practice at about 90 percent on Wednesday. He will look to begin a rehab assignment next week.

August 4, 2009

Torii Hunter is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

He has been recovering from a strained adductor, and noted that he will need a few rehab games to get his timing back before returning to the Angels. Fantasy owners should get him back soon, barring a setback.

July 31, 2009

Torii Hunter is progressing well from his strained adductor, and is nearing his return to the Angels, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

Skipper Mike Scioscia noted that Hunter may be ready to return to the diamond as early as next week. He has been on the shelf since July 7.

July 23, 2009

According to the Orange County Register, the soreness has subsided in Torii Hunter's injured abductor muscle and he may be cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend.

Our View:

Hunter is set to be examined by doctors when the team returns home this weekend. "It was more of a healing thing these first two weeks," Hunter said. "Then next week will be hopefully getting into more hitting and running, getting ready to get back out there and play." Here's hoping Hunter returns soon and picks up where he left off, as the All Star center fielder had a monster first half.

July 21, 2009

Torii Hunter has begun doing some light treadmill work and agility drills, according to the LA Times. Hunter is still suffering from a strained adductor muscle, but he told the paper that he is "making progress, big time. It's still sore, but it's way better."

Our View:

Hunter is expected to be ready to go at the beginning of August, and it sounds like his condition is improving. Fantasy owners need to hope Hunter comes back without any rust, because he was absolutely killing the ball in the first half of this season.

July 16, 2009

Torii Hunter provided an update on his strained adductor muscle, according to the Orange County Register. He said he can still feel it, but noted that it doesn't hurt anymore. He added, "To be honest with you, this is the best I have felt in a month and a half - since I ran into that wall at Dodger Stadium."

Our View:

This is encouraging, but Hunter is uncertain when he may return to the Angels. There is belief he will be out until at least late-July. He will not be rushed back to the diamond.

July 15, 2009

Torii Hunter commented on the Angels as he recovers from a strained adductor muscle, according to MLB.com. Hunter said, "We have a lot of heart on this team. You can never count us out of a game. We battle, and most of the time we have come back. Late-inning rallies and comebacks, that is one thing about this club -- we are going to keep battling and keep banging away."

Our View:

Hunter is on the shelf until at least late July, and seems hopeful that the Angels can remain atop the AL West standings while he is out. The club currently has a 1.5 game lead over the upstart Rangers.

July 10, 2009

Skipper Mike Scioscia noted that Torii Hunter could be on the shelf for 3-4 weeks while recovering from a strained adductor muscle, according to the Orange County Register.

Our View:

This is a tough blow for the Angels and fantasy owners, as Hunter was leading the club with 17 homers and 65 RBI. He shall remain patiently stashed on rosters.

July 10, 2009

As expected, Torii Hunter was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with a strained adductor muscle in his right side, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Hunter will no longer participate in next week's All-Star game, which would have been his third All-Star appearance. He says he should be ready to return when first eligible on July 22. Gary Matthews Jr. and Reggie Willits will both see extensive playing time in the Angels outfield with both Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero out.

July 9, 2009

Updating a previous report, the MRI on Torii Hunter's adductor muscle showed no signs of a tear, according to the OC Register. Hunter is still expected to be placed on the DL before this weekend.

Our View:

This is kind of a good news/bad news situation. It is great news that there is no tear, but it is bad news that Hunter is heading to the DL right in the middle of one of his most productive seasons. Keep him stashed on your roster until he returns.

July 8, 2009

Torii Hunter is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest due to a strained abductor muscle, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

Hunter is waiting for the results of an MRI to find out if he will be cleared to play on Thursday. He's been dealing with the injury for about a month, but has been playing through it. Keep him on your bench for now, and we'll update his status throughout the week.

July 6, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 9-4 win over the Rangers at Angel Stadium. Both of his knocks were singles.

Our View:

Hunter recorded two hits in each of his last three games, and continues to lead the Angels with 65 RBI.

July 5, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Orioles at Angel Stadium.

Our View:

Hunter has six RBI over five games in July, and leads the Angels with 63. He also leads the club with 17 homers.

June 30, 2009

Torii Hunter went 1-for-3 with a single and a RBI in tonight's 9-5 loss at Texas.

Our View:

Hunter is riding a five-game hitting streak, and continues to lead the Angels with 17 homers and 57 RBI.

June 27, 2009

Torii Hunter went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Billy Buckner in tonight's 12-3 win at Arizona.

Our View:

Hunter ended a nine-game skid without a homer, and leads the Angels with 17. He also leads the club with 56 RBI, and holds a .309 batting average.

June 23, 2009

Torii Hunter went 1-for-3 with a double in Monday's 11-1 loss to the Rockies at Angel Stadium.

Our View:

The Angels only mustered three hits in the game, and Hunter had the only extra-base hit. Hunter has a hit in 13 of his last 14 games, and holds a .327 batting average so far in June.

June 21, 2009

Torii Hunter went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers at Angel Stadium.

Our View:

Hunter has a hit in 12 of his last 13 games, and leads the Angels with 52 RBI. Hunter continues to be among the Angels' most consistent contributors.

June 17, 2009

Torii Hunter appeared in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Giants as a pinch-hitter. He was left in the game to play center field and went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Our View:

Hunter has missed a couple of starts due to bruised ribs that he suffered when crashing into the wall on Monday. He is on pace for 43 home runs, 137 RBI, and 121 runs scored this season. He has never hit more than 31 home runs, scored more than 100 times, or recorded more than 107 runs.

June 17, 2009

Torii Hunter did not start on Wednesday, but he was available to pinch hit, according to the Orange County Register. He bruised his ribs when he crashed into the wall in Monday night's game.

Our View:

Some reports indicated that he would be held out of the starting lineup until Friday, and we just hope it doesn't develop into something serious. He is on pace for 43 home runs, 137 RBI, and 121 runs scored this season. He has never hit more than 31 home runs, scored more than 100 times, or recorded more than 107 runs.

June 17, 2009

The LA Times reports that the Angels may hold banged up outfielder Torii Hunter out of Wednesday's lineup.

Our View:

The Halos have an off day on Thursday, so Hunter may be held out of tonight's lineup just to give his ailing body consecutive days of rest. He injured himself by crashing into the wall on Monday night. Consider him a game-time decision at this point.

June 16, 2009

Torii Hunter is stiff and sore after crashing into the center field wall during Monday's battle at San Francisco, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

He is out of tonight's lineup, but hopes to return Wednesday night for the final game of the series against the Giants. Gary Matthews will roam center field in his absence.

June 15, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Torii Hunter's X-rays came back normal, according to the Orange County Register.

Our View:

He left tonight's game at San Francisco after crashing into the center field wall, but luckily did not suffer any broken ribs. He is being diagnosed with contusions of the ribcage.

June 15, 2009

Torii Hunter exited Monday's battle at San Francisco in the fourth inning after running into the wall in center field, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

He was down for a few minutes and appeared to injury his ribcage area. The Angels are yet to update his status. Gary Matthews replaced him in the outfield.

June 13, 2009

Torii Hunter went 3-for-4 with three solo homers in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Padres at Angel Stadium.

Our View:

Hunter leads the Angels with 16 homers and 49 RBI, and remains among the most productive fantasy outfielders. He has a seven-game hitting streak, and homered in each of his last two.

June 13, 2009

Torii Hunter helped lead the Angels in Friday's 11-6 win over the Padres, as he went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Chad Gaudin.

Our View:

Hunter extended his hitting streak to six games, and he swatted his first homer of June. He continues to lead the Angels with 13 homers and 46 RBI.

June 11, 2009

Torii Hunter went 1-for-3 with a single and recorded the Angels' lone RBI in Thursday's 11-1 loss at Tampa Bay.

Our View:

The Angels only had four hits in the blowout loss, all singles. Hunter remains among the Angels' most productive offensive players, as he collected his team-leading 44th RBI. He has a five-game hitting streak as well.

June 10, 2009

Torii Hunter (groin) is expected to sit out on Wednesday against the Rays, MLB.com confirms. He went 1-for-4 with a double on Tuesday.

Our View:

Gary Matthews, Jr. will likely start in center. The Angels are trying to be proactive about letting Hunter rest his sore groin. The turf fields don't help.

June 7, 2009

Torii Hunter is out of Sunday's lineup at Detroit while nursing a sore groin muscle, according to the Orange County Register.

Our View:

The Angels will go with Juan Rivera, Gary Matthews and Bobby Abreu in the outfield today. Hunter has been among the Angels' top contributors this season, and skipper Mike Scioscia is being cautious by holding him out.

June 5, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Friday's 2-1 win at Detroit.

Our View:

The Angels only mustered seven hits in the game, all singles. Hunter collected two hits in back-to-back games, and recorded his 17th multi-hit game.

May 31, 2009

Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 (two singles) in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners at Angel Stadium.

Our View:

Hunter registered two hits for the fourth time over his last seven games. He leads the Angels in batting average (.314), home runs (11) and runs scored (36). He shall remain an asset to the Angels, as well as fantasy owners as the season heads into June.

May 27, 2009

Torii Hunter hit another home run on Tuesday in the Angels' 4-2 loss to the White Sox. Hunter went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a run, and an RBI in the game.

Our View:

Hunter has been a very pleasant surprise for the Angels this season, and right now he is a rock solid fantasy outfielder. Keep playing him, and hopefully he will continue this output all season.

May 25, 2009

The Orange County Register reports that Torii Hunter will be in the lineup on Monday despite suffering a leg injury in Sunday's game. The center fielder flew to Arkansas following the game to attend his grandmother's funeral.

Our View:

Hunter has been exceptional this season and is safe to plug in to your lineups. As the Angels cleanup hitter, he continues to be in prime position to create a load of RBI.

May 24, 2009

Torii Hunter came out of Sunday's game in the seventh inning due to tightness in his leg.

Our View:

Hunter was tracking down a ball in the outfield and ran into the wall after making the catch. That happened in the fourth, but he staying in the game for an additional three innings before being removed. The injury likely isn't serious, but we'll keep you posted.

May 24, 2009

Torii Hunter was 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Dodgers.

Our View:

Hunter has been exception so far in 2009. He's hitting .314 with ten homers, 37 RBI and eight steals and is a performing like a top-flight fantasy outfielder.

May 19, 2009

Torii Hunter was 2-for-5 with three RBI, a double, and a stolen base as the Angels defeated the Mariners 10-6 on Monday.

Our View:

Hunter is producing solid numbers under the radar wants again. He is 10th in the AL in RBI (30), 10th in slugging (.597), and 11th in OPS (.994).

May 14, 2009

Torii Hunter was a big part of the Angels' 5-4 12 inning victory over the Red Sox on Thursday. Hunter went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, three RBI, and two stolen bases.

Our View:

Hunter did everything but go yard for fantasy owners today, and he has been a pleasant surprise so far this season. Don't expect his to steal bases like this on a regular basis, but he is a solid fantasy outfielder in all leagues.

May 2, 2009

Outfielder Torii Hunter went 1-for-5 with a double, two runs, two RBI, and a steal against the Yankees on Saturday.

Our View:

Hunter continues to carry this lineup while Vlad Guerrero is out. He is likely to cool off in the near future, but this start should have fantasy owners very excited.

April 29, 2009

Torii Hunter continued his hot start to the year with another two hits, including his eighth home run of the year, as the Angels defeated the Orioles 3-2 in nine innings.

Our View:

Hunter is up to .329 on the year with 16 runs batted in which more than makes up for the fact that he has swiped only one base on the year. He continues to be one of the safest best in the outfield in the fantasy game.

April 26, 2009

Torii Hunter had a three hit day Sunday as the Angels blanked the Mariners 8-0. Hunter doubled, drove in a run and scored twice in his five trips to the plate.

Our View:

Hunter has been a beast in the middle of the Angels lineup so far, and appears to be picking up the slack for injured superstar Vladamir Guerrero. He already has seven homers and is hitting a smooth .338 on the year.

April 24, 2009

Torii Hunter worked in the DH role Thursday while dealing with flu-like symptoms, according to MLBblogs.com.

Our View:

Hunter is not sure if he has a virus or food poisoning. He was dehydrated, and noted that he may need to take a few days off this weekend.

April 24, 2009

Torii Hunter hit his sixth home run of the season on Thursday in a 10-5 win over the Tigers. He was 2-for-5 on the day.

Our View:

Hunter is off to a fantastic start this season and is showing a considerable amount of power. He's hitting .353 and has five doubles and 11 RBI to go along with his six bombs.

April 14, 2009

Torii Hunter hit his second home run of the season in the Angels 3-2, ten-inning loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. It was a solo shot and his only hit in three at-bats.

Our View:

Hunter has been a bit sluggish to start the season with only five hits in 21 at-bats, but two of them have left the yard. Fantasy owners are still waiting for him to steal his first base.

April 14, 2009

The AP reports that Torii Hunter was fined an undisclosed amount for his role in the bench clearing incident that took place on Sunday against the Red Sox.

Our View:

Hunter was ejected from the game but avoided a suspension, which is good news for owners. Hunter will be fine to keep in the lineup now that we know what his punishment is.

April 12, 2009

The L.A. Times reports that center fielder Torii Hunter was ejected from Sunday's game against the Red Sox following a wild pitch from Josh Beckett that caused the benches to clear. Manager Mike Scioscia, another coach, and Justin Speier were also tossed.

Our View:

The Angels have been put through an emotional wringer in the season's first week. There appears to be two ways the team will respond: the turmoil could bring them closer and make them more dangerous, or their frustrations could boil over and tear the team apart. Given their manager, we're betting the former. Expect a little lax from the league regarding suspensions stemming from this incident.

March 31, 2009

Torii Hunter homered again on Tuesday. He was 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI on the day and the home run was his fifth. He's now hitting .333 this spring.

Our View:

Hunter has been white hot lately and the power stroke that produced 21 home runs last season seems to be alive and well. If he keeps up this pace he'll be a very solid outfield option in mixed leagues. Expect a 20-20 season.

March 29, 2009

Torii Hunter slugged his fourth home run of the spring against Texas on Sunday afternoon.

Our View:

All four of Hunters home runs in exhibition play have come in his last four games. If Hunter remains hot going into the regular season, he could be a high pick in mixed leagues. The worst-case scenario would be Hunter cooling off over the next week and serving as a solid selection in AL-only leagues.

March 26, 2009

Torii Hunter was 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI on Thursday. The homers were his first and second of the spring.

Our View:

The shot to the face didin't seem to affect Hunter as he had a huge day Thursday. He's a decent outfield option in mixed leagues as he can chip in with 20+ dingers and 20+ steals.

March 25, 2009

Updating an earlier story, X-rays were negative on Torri Hunter's nose after he was hit in the face with a ball off the wall in Wednesday's game, according to the Orange County Register.

Our View:

He still has a large bump on his nose and is listed as day-to-day.

March 25, 2009

Torii Hunter was hit in the face by a ball that he was chasing down in the outfield in Wednesday's game, according to the Orange County Register. He was hit on the nose and was taken for precautionary X-rays.

Our View:

We will have further updates if the injury ends up requiring any additional attention. Hunter is a solid performer who has some real upside in AL-only formats and will get you some production later in the draft in mixed leagues.

March 23, 2009

Torii Hunter was 1-for-3 with an RBI triple against the Dodgers on Monday.

Our View:

Barring injury, the 33-year-old Hunter should once again be a solid fantasy option. He should go in later rounds, but could also be a prominent performer in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

March 13, 2009

Torii Hunter will be held out of action for a few days due to a "pinch" in his left shoulder, according to the Orange County Register. This apparently is related to a prior injury and is something Hunter goes through every spring.

Our View:

This doesn't sound serious, but at Hunter's age it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on him. Assuming he's healthy he's a good source of power and steals and registers as a fine fantasy outfielder.

March 6, 2009

Torii Hunter missed Thursday's game while dealing with a tight hamstring, according to the LA Times.

Our View:

His spring debut is being pushed back, but the Angels do not appear to be concerned with the ailment. Hunter is coming off yet another strong season of 20 home runs, 19 steals and 85 runs scored and should be drafted with confidence in 2009.

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