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Torii Hunter

Outfielder for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

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Angels | Hunter the only Angel to succeed with runners in scoring position
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 23:08:36 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position during the American League Division Series, according to The Associated Press. The rest of the Angels had three hits combined.

Angels | Hunter suffers minor ankle injury
Sat, 4 Oct 2008 04:32:44 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (ankle) injured his right ankle Friday, Oct. 3, during Game 2 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox, according to The Associated Press. During the bottom of the third inning, Hunter was called out by umpire Kerwin Danley on a ground ball, then leaped into the air in frustration and landed awkwardly. He remained in the game.

Angels | Hunter injures knee
Fri, 3 Oct 2008 20:44:34 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (knee) injured his knee on a close play at first base in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 3. He played in the field the following inning, but was taken into the training room in between innings to be evaluated.

Angels | Hunter thinks steroid testing has affected homer results
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:10:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter said he thinks the reason baseball's home run totals have dropped is because of the league's steroid testing. "I think the steroid testing has something to do with it," Hunter said. "If there were any guys who were taking it, they're not taking it anymore. I'd say it's a small percentage, but of course it's going to have an impact." The average of 2.01 home runs per game in the majors this year was the lowest the average has dropped in 15 years, when it was at 1.78, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Angels | Hunter drives in four Friday
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:13:29 -0700

Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit a home run and drove in four runs Friday, Sept. 19.

Angels | Hunter steals home
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:22:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (cheek) returned to the lineup Thursday, Sept. 18, and smacked two hits and stole home.

Angels | Hunter in lineup Thursday
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:50:28 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (cheek) is back in the team's lineup Thursday, Sept. 18.

Angels | Hunter expected to play Thursday
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:57:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (cheek) was hit on his right cheekbone by a ball while taking indoor batting practice. The injury wasn't considered serious, and Hunter thought he could play despite swelling. He didn't need X-rays but underwent a vision test. He's expected to play Thursday, Sept. 18.

Angels | Hunter not in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:56:21 -0700

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (cheek) is not in the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 17. He is recovering from a bruised right cheekbone.

Angels | Hunter returns to active duty
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:07:32 -0700

The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (quadriceps) started in center field after using four days to rest a sore left quadriceps.

Angels | Hunter expected back Tuesday
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:22:06 -0700

The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (quad) may return to the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 16, against the Oakland Athletics.

Angels | Hunter still battling sore quadriceps muscle
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:27:44 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (quadriceps) did not play Friday, Sept. 12, against the Seattle Mariners, so that he could rest a sore quadriceps muscle, according to The Associated Press.

Angels | Speier wears Hunter's jersey in celebration
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:59:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Justin Speier wore OF Torii Hunter's jersey in his honor during the on-field celebration Wednesday, Sept. 10. Hunter began serving a two-game suspension and wasn't allowed on the field or in the dugout.

Angels | Hunter begins serving suspension
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:52:08 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (quadriceps) began serving his two-game suspension Wednesday, Sept. 10. He is also dealing with a quad injury.

Angels | Hunter suspended two games
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:06:21 -0700

ESPNews reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for his altercation with New York Yankees C Ivan Rodriguez.

Angels | Hunter leaves game early
Tue, 9 Sep 2008 21:15:18 -0700

Robert Kuwada, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (quadriceps) left the game early Tuesday, Sept. 9, with tightness in his left quadriceps.

Angels | Hunter ejected Monday
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:15:53 -0700

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was ejected Monday, Sept. 8, after an altercation with New York Yankees C Ivan Rodriguez.

Angels | Hunter goes yard Thursday
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:33:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit his 20th home run of the season Thursday, Sept. 4. Hunter has now hit 20 homers for the third straight season and seventh in his last eight years.

Angels | Hunter hits Rogers well
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 07:37:31 -0700

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter is 11-for-31 (.355) with two homers and eight RBIs lifetime against Detroit Tigers SP Kenny Rogers.

Angels | Hunter sits
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 10:10:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (head) was not in the lineup Sunday, Aug. 31, due to soreness. He hit his face on the fence while robbing a homer Friday and hit the back of his head on the wall robbing a homer Saturday.

Angels | Hunter in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:01:25 -0700

Mike Scarr, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (head) is in the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 27, after being hit in the head with a throw Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Angels | Hunter hit in helmet
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:18:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (head) avoided injury when a thrown ball hit him on the back of his helmet after he hit a double Tuesday, Aug. 26. "I was a little dizzy, but it was just for a minute. My shoulder kind of spasmed up as the game went on and I was a little tight. But it's nothing a little rub won't help, and we'll have the trainers knock it out tomorrow. But I've been there before. I've hit plenty of walls and poles in my life, so I'll be ready to go tomorrow," Hunter said.

Angels | Hunter picks up three hits Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:45:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter recorded three hits Tuesday, Aug. 26, after entering the game 0-for-9 against Oakland Athletics SP Greg Smith.

Angels | Hunter works with hitting coach
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:59:26 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter didn't take batting practice Monday, Aug. 25, as he went through a lengthy early workout and video session with hitting coach Mickey Hatcher. Hunter was batting .159 (seven for 44) with one RBI in his previous 11 games.

Angels | Hunter drives in four runs Friday
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 08:12:20 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter went 4-for-5 Friday, Aug. 8, against the New York Yankees, with a double, a home run and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Angels | Hunter nominated for AL Player of the Month Award
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:50:31 -0700

The Sports Network reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was nominated for the American League Player of the Month Award for the month of July.

Angels | Hunter to leave team Saturday
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:45:20 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (personal) will leave the team Saturday, Aug. 2, to attend his grandmother's funeral. He will rejoin the team Monday, Aug. 4, and the team will not place him on the bereavement list.

Angels | Hunter extends streak Thursday
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:13:19 -0700

Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter extended his season-high hitting streak to 13 games Thursday, July 31.

Angels | Hunter goes deep Thursday
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:40:42 -0700

The Associated Press' Howie Rumberg reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter belted a three-run homer Thursday night, July 31. It was his 18th home run.

Angels | Hunter extends streak to 12
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:13:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter extended his hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday, July 30.

Angels | Hunter hot over last 12 games
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:07:15 -0700

Mike DiGiovanna, of The Los Angeles Times, is reporting Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter is batting .386 with five homers, 12 RBIs and 15 runs scored in the last 12 games.

Angels | Hunter thinks team isn't respected
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:25:43 -0700

Jeff Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter thinks the team is not getting any respect despite having the best record in the majors. "I still don't think we get the respect we deserve," Hunter said. "They're going to learn to respect us one day."

Angels | Hunter hopes to miss only two games
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:38:24 -0700

The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hopes to miss just two games over the upcoming weekend while attending the funeral of his maternal grandmother. He has expressed no desire to go on the bereavement list, which is an automatic three-game absence.

Angels | Hunter homers twice Saturday
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:20:18 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter went 3-for-3 Saturday, July 26, against the Baltimore Orioles, with two home runs, five RBIs and four runs scored, according to The Associated Press.

Angels | Hunter activated off bereavement list
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:54:27 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have activated OF Torii Hunter from the bereavement list.

Angels | Hunter placed on bereavement list
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:02:17 -0700

Robert Kuwada, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have placed OF Torii Hunter on the bereavement list. He has left the team to be with his ailing grandmother.

Angels | Hunter out until Friday
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:34:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter left the team to be with his ailing grandmother. He's expected to rejoin the team Friday, July 25.

Angels | Hunter homers Sunday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:45:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday, July 20. He now has 13 homers and 44 RBIs this year.

Angels | Hunter homers twice
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 07:40:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit two home runs Monday, July 7.

Angels | Hunter homers Friday
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:08:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one run scored Friday, July 4. Hunter now has 10 home runs and 38 RBIs this year.

Angels | Hunter did not start Sunday
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:58:47 -0700

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter did not start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, June 29, for only the fifth time this season.

Angels | Hunter heating up
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:15:15 -0700

Scott Garbarini, of The Sports Network, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games and went 5-for-11 with four RBIs in the team's three-game series against the New York Mets. He is tied for the team lead in RBIs with 37.

Angels | Hunter goes deep Friday
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:46:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit his ninth home run of the season Friday, June 13.

Angels | Hunter blasts 200th home run
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:15:30 -0700

Ben Bolch, of The Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit his 200th career home run on Monday, June 9, against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Angels | Hunter flashes leather
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:27:06 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter made a running backhanded catch near the warning track Monday, June 2.

Angels | Hunter gets two hits Saturday
Sat, 24 May 2008 18:13:56 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored Saturday, May 24.

Angels | Hunter homers Friday
Fri, 23 May 2008 21:05:06 -0700

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter hit a home run Friday, May 23. It was Hunter's sixth home run of the season.

Angels | Hunter not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 17 May 2008 15:35:09 -0700

Lyle Spencer, of Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was not in the starting lineup Saturday, May 17, because he was given the day off.

Angels | Hunter has two home runs against Vazquez
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:29:20 -0700

ESPNews reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter is 8-for-35 with two home runs and nine strikeouts in his career against Chicago White Sox SP Javier Vazquez. The Angels face Vazquez Thursday, May 15.

Angels | Hunter hitless against Danks
Tue, 13 May 2008 15:56:47 -0700

Scott Merkin, of WhiteSox.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter is 0-for-8 in his career against Chicago White Sox SP John Danks.