Torii Hunter | Robbing Barry Bonds, Trout or Buxton, Kirby Puckett's influence and more
About this episode
Torii Hunter discusses his baseball journey, notable players, and key moments in his career.
The crew welcomes Torii Hunter for an incredible conversation spanning his journey from prospect to one of baseball’s most respected veterans. Torii revisits robbing Barry Bonds, representing Team USA, overcoming failure, and grinding through the Twins’ minor league system. He shares lessons from Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield, battling the Moneyball A’s, and eventually leaving Minnesota. The conversation covers playing alongside Mike Trout, chasing a World Series, joining Detroit, and witnessing Miguel Cabrera’s greatness firsthand. Torii also reflects on his 300th home run, Yankee Stadium versus Fenway, David Ortiz’s clutch moments, returning to Minnesota, Verlander versus Santana, and Mike Trout’s legacy.
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