What is Torii Hunter’s net worth, career earnings and salary?
Torii Hunter, a retired American professional baseball player, has a net worth of $60 million. He played for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Detroit Tigers, and the Twins again in his last season during his professional career, which lasted from 1999 to 2015. Hunter was a 5-time All Star, 2-time Silver Slugger, and 9-time Gold Glove winner.
Torii Hunter’s MLB Earnings
During his career, Torii Hunter made $171 million in MLB salary alone. Additionally, he likely earned tens of millions more from endorsements.
His highest annual salary was $18.5 million, which he earned in both the 2010 and 2011 seasons while playing for the Angels. These salaries were part of a 5-year $90 million contract that Torii signed in 2007.
Torii Hunter’s Early Life and Career
Torii Kedar Hunter was born on July 18th, 1975 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He began playing baseball at eight years old and football a few years later. He excelled at sports in high school and made the U.S. Junior Olympic team in 1992 but couldn’t afford the fee to join. He contacted then-governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton, who helped him out. Hunter decided to go pro instead of attending the University of Arkansas to play baseball and entered the Major League Baseball draft.
Torii Hunter: A Career of Passion for Baseball and Philanthropy
Torii Hunter was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1993 and saw regular playing time in 1999. He became a star of the sport, playing for the Angels and the Detroit Tigers before returning to the Minnesota Twins in 2014 and retiring in 2015.
Over 19 seasons, Hunter played in 2,372 games, posting a .277 batting average with 353 home runs, 1,391 RBIs, and 195 stolen bases. He was a nine-time Gold Glove winner and had a .990 fielding percentage.
Hunter is also known for his philanthropy. He contributes to various charitable causes, including education and baseball diamond maintenance in lower income neighborhoods. He started the “Torii Hunter Project Education Initiative” to provide college scholarships to students in California, Arkansas, Nevada, and Minnesota.
Torii Hunter’s Family
Torii Hunter resides in Prosper, Texas with his wife, Katrina, and they have three sons together. Their sons are named Darius McClinton-Hunter, Torii Jr., and Monshadrik “Money” Hunter.
Torii Jr. was drafted by the Angels in the 23rd round of the 2016 MLB draft. Money Hunter played as a defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
