- Center fielder with the Minnesota Twins, 1997-present.
- Made major league debut on 22 August 1997 as a pinch-runner in his only appearance that season.
- He is responsible for all handshakes on the Twins. Every player has his own personal one, all of which are concocted by Torii.
- He has a 32-inch vertical leap. He keeps his legs strong in the off-season by doing box jumps.
- Has three sons: Darius, Cameron, and Torii Hunter Jr.. Torii and Darius played on Propser (TX) High School football team.
- Likes rap music, but rarely goes to concerts. The last one he remembers attending was Run D.M.C., when he was eight. He lists Tupac and Bonecrusher as his favorite rappers.
- Wears #48 for the Minnesota Twins and plays center field.
- (November 21) Agrees to a five-year, $90 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. (2007)
- Inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2008.
- Announces retirement. He hit .277 with 253 homers in 19 MLB seasons. Hunter also won 9 Gold Gloves, and was a five-time All-Star. [October 26, 2015].
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