"Hunter, 50, played 19 seasons in the majors. He made it to the All-Star game five times, won nine Gold Glove awards for his work in the outfield, and enjoyed an impressive five-year run with the Angels from 2008 to 2012 where he slashed .286/.352/.462 in 713 games. Hunter being a candidate for the job is hardly a surprise, given the fact that he was reportedly in the mix for the job following the 2023 season before Washington was hired."
"While Hunter did not ultimately land the job, that didn't end the organization's interest in bringing him into the fold. They pursued him as a potential member of Washington's coaching staff, and while he declined to be considered for that role he was hired as a special assistant to Minasian in April of 2024. He's remained in the organization ever since,"
Both Ron Washington and Ray Montgomery have been removed from the manager's office in Anaheim as the Angels plan to hire a new manager rather than retain either manager or interim manager for 2026. Albert Pujols has been a prominent candidate. Torii Hunter, 50, is an expected candidate with 19 major-league seasons, five All-Star appearances, nine Gold Gloves, and a .286/.352/.462 slash line across 713 games during a five-year Angels stint (2008–2012). Hunter was considered after the 2023 season, declined a coaching role but was hired as a special assistant to Minasian in April 2024, and that relationship could aid his candidacy. Pujols also holds strong standing with owner Arte Moreno and maintains a long-term personal services contract with the club.
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