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Torii Hunter

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Torii Hunter is a former American professional baseball player who played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2015. He is best known for his defensive capabilities, winning nine consecutive Gold Glove Awards between 1999 and 2009, as well as his frequent acrobatic catches at the outfield wall. Throughout his career, he played primarily for the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels.

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Which MLB teams did Torii Hunter play for?

Torii Hunter played MLB center field and right field for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and Detroit Tigers from 1997 through 2015. His Angels years began in 2008 after his first decade with Minnesota ([MLB profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/torii-hunter-116338)).

How many Gold Gloves did Torii Hunter win?

Hunter won nine straight American League Gold Gloves from 2001 through 2009, not from 1999 through 2009. MLB's award history lists him with Minnesota in 2001-2007 and the Angels in 2008-2009 ([MLB Gold Glove history](https://www.mlb.com/awards/gold-glove)).

What was Torii Hunter's famous defensive catch?

At the 2002 All-Star Game, Hunter robbed Barry Bonds of a home run at Milwaukee's Miller Park by reaching over the wall. That play became one of the clearest visual examples of why his defensive reputation was so strong.

Was Torii Hunter more than a defender?

Yes. Hunter was a five-time All-Star and won two Silver Slugger Awards in addition to his nine Gold Gloves. His career profile combines elite outfield defense with enough power to remain a middle-of-the-order threat ([Baseball-Reference](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hunteto01.shtml)).