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Torii Hunter entertains fans of the Midwest and West Coast

Los Angeles Angels’ CF Torii Hunter is widely considered one of the most gregarious and outgoing players in all of baseball. During his nine full seasons with the Minnesota Twins and now in his third season with the Angels, Hunter has held the distinction of being a fan favorite in both the Midwest and West Coast.  

The three-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner combines a big bat with one of the most exciting brands of CF defense ever displayed on a big league field. 

Hunter is also an undisputed winner.  He has appeared in the postseason six times, four with the Twins and the last two seasons with the Angels.

Hunter’s on field demeanor is also at play in many of his interactions with fans. 

Below are two pieces of video displaying his customer friendly approach in both areas that he has called home.

The first video took place at the Metrodome in 2006. Notice Hunter standing in next to Twins superstar Joe Mauer, prior to saying hello to the fans. 

The second video is set at an autograph signing in Irvine, California last year.  It is courtesy of vinscullyismyhomeboy.com

 

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Jon Rapoport has spent his career working on all sides of the media and sports industry. He began his career at ESPN in studio production at the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. While there, he won an Emmy for his contribution to "SportsCenter." Following his tenure at ESPN, Jon relocated to Los Angeles, joining the staff of the “Best Damn Sports Show” on FOX Sports Net.

Upon leaving the show, Jon worked in Web site and sports radio show development/production, with Major League Baseball in media operation logistics for the World Baseball Classic and on behalf of Los Angeles’ effort to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics back to Southern California. Jon currently writes a political blog for the Los Angeles edition of Examiner.com.

Born and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota (just outside of Minneapolis), Jon is an avid sports fan, particularly for his beloved Minnesota teams. Jon graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned his BA in communication and interned for ABC’s “Good Morning America” in New York City and Washington D.C. He is married and resides in Los Angeles.  

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