A few specific players were part of the Los Angeles Angels‘ history post-World Series title.
Center fielder Torii Hunter can say he is one of them.
Having played for the team from 2008 to 2012, he lived the transition from Troy Glaus, Tim Salmon, and John Lackey to Jered Weaver, Albert Pujols, and Mike Trout.
Hunter was one of the best defensive center fielders of his generation, winning nine consecutive Gold Glove awards from 2001 to 2009.
He was also not too shabby with the stick, too: he retired with 353 home runs, 2,452 hits, 1,391 RBI and a .277 batting average.
He was a great player overall, with five All-Star berths and two Silver Slugger awards in addition to his nine Gold Gloves.
According to Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger, Hunter was a guest instructor for the Angels on Wednesday.
Torii Hunter addressing #Angels outfielders pic.twitter.com/t0yMZ84y0a
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) March 8, 2023
Players such as Jo Adell, Taylor Ward, Hunter Renfroe, Brett Phillips, and Mickey Moniak have a lot to learn from Hunter.
Playing center field is not for everybody: the position requires sprint speed, athleticism, good reads, running the right routes, understanding how the ball bounces on the outfield wall, angles, making the right jump, and so much more.
It’s definitely the hardest position of the outfield and one of the most difficult on the field as a whole, all things considered.
Hunter, however, was a master of his craft.
Having him in camp is a luxury for the Angels, even if it’s temporary.
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