{"id":1576301,"date":"2023-08-27T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T18:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1576301"},"modified":"2023-08-27T14:29:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T18:29:03","slug":"most-popular-mlb-players-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/most-popular-mlb-players-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Popular MLB Players to Follow on Social Media in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/tag\/mlb-players\/\">Major League Baseball<\/a> sometimes struggles to appeal to younger generations on social media, but that hasn't prevented the most popular MLB players from building substantial followings. Though NBA, NFL, and global soccer leagues are much better at creating fanbases dedicated to singular players than baseball's leading organization, talent and personality can still win out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the 10 most popular MLB players fans can follow on social media in 2023, using Instagram followers as of August 2023 to determine the order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-kris-bryant-936-000-followers\">10. Kris Bryant: 936,000 followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kris Bryant (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kris_bryant17\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@kris_bryant17<\/a>) was a near-instant star in the majors as part of the Chicago Cubs team that ended the 108-year wait for a championship, becoming the sixth player in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in his first two seasons in the process. Now a member of the Colorado Rockies, he's struggled to recreate that level of performance in the last few years, though his past achievements for a storied franchise still count for a lot.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-giancarlo-stanton-1-2-million-followers\">9. Giancarlo Stanton: 1.2 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd1c \u23f3 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Bl9wg9zGVO\">pic.twitter.com\/Bl9wg9zGVO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Giancarlo Stanton (@Giancarlo818) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Giancarlo818\/status\/1625261532220391435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitting a bunch of dingers out of the stratosphere tends to draw more attention, and there was a time when <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/why-does-giancarlo-stanton-no-longer-go-by-mike\/\">Giancarlo Stanton<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/giancarlo818\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@giancarlo818<\/a>) crushed pitches like no one else. The outfielder is a two-time Silver Slugger and won the National League MVP trophy in 2017. A trade to the New York Yankees expanded his profile even though his hitting numbers have not lived up to expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-miguel-cabrera-1-2-million-followers\">8. Miguel Cabrera: 1.2 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miguel Cabrera (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/miggy24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@miggy24<\/a>) has hit consistently throughout his career, allowing him to <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/miguel-cabrera-joined-six-highly-exclusive-mlb-clubs-hit-number-3000-started-one-own\/\">join several exclusive clubs populated by icons of the sport<\/a>. Spending 16 years playing for the semi-relevant Detroit Tigers isn't an easy pathway to popularity, but Miggy's legendary resume \u2014 two American League MVPs, the only Triple Crown in the last 56 years \u2014 and his endearing but understated personality make him one of baseball's most beloved modern figures.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-mookie-betts-1-3-million-followers\">7. Mookie Betts: 1.3 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"art\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\ude00 \ud83d\ude03 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eUyHPNApNr\">https:\/\/t.co\/eUyHPNApNr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mookiebetts\/status\/1695181737725235261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 25, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an undersized outfielder, Mookie Betts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mookiebetts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@mookiebetts<\/a>) makes for an unlikely superstar, but the achievements speak for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At age 30, he already has two World Series victories, an AL MVP, six Gold Gloves, and five Silver Slugger awards.\u00a0Betts seeks the limelight, a trait still uncommon in a league that wrestles with the importance of unwritten rules. His charisma and elite production for <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/mookie-betts-digs-deep-regarding-his-time-with-the-boston-red-sox\/\">two beloved franchises<\/a> have made him a mainstay among the most popular MLB players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-jose-altuve-1-4-million-followers\">6. Jose Altuve: 1.4 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jose Altuve's high-level consistency and <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/is-jose-altuve-the-shortest-player-in-major-league-baseball\/\">short stature<\/a> made him a standout player for the Houston Astros as they rose from the depths of the sport to become World Series champions. Most people love an underdog, but controversy also drives social engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Altuve (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josealtuve27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@josealtuve27<\/a>) may or may not have been involved in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal \u2014\u00a0see: buzzer allegations \u2014 but his presence as one of the team's stars made him a target for fans who feel like Houston cheated its way to winning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-javier-baez-1-5-million-followers\">5. Javier Baez: 1.5 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd25\ud83e\udd18\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\udfa9EL MAGO <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U2WoIOYhPw\">https:\/\/t.co\/U2WoIOYhPw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Javier B\u00e1ez (@javy23baez) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/javy23baez\/status\/1631817685896929281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Javier Baez (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/javy23baez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@javy23baez<\/a>) is another player who rose to prominence while helping the Cubs break the Curse of the Billy Goat. The infielder even parlayed his excellent play into cover status for\u00a0MLB The Show 20<em>.\u00a0<\/em>After a tough half-season with the New York Mets, Baez is attempting to reboot his career with the Detroit Tigers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-aaron-judge-1-6-million-followers\">4. Aaron Judge: 1.6 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At his best, Aaron Judge (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejudge44\/\">@thejudge44<\/a>) is the exact type of spokesman MLB wants: a big-hitting Herculean figure in the Big Apple. Judge won AL MVP, three Silver Slugger awards, and made five All-Star games in his first six full seasons in the majors. His record-breaking pursuit of the AL home run record also made him more of a national figure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-bryce-harper-1-7-million-followers\">3. Bryce Harper 1.7 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Ad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ad<\/a> Got my BLIZZARD Treat! This one\u2019s gonna be a movie \ud83c\udfac\u26be\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TQC7qERexS\">pic.twitter.com\/TQC7qERexS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bryceharper3\/status\/1549116674300776448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bryce Harper (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bryceharper3\/\">@bryceharper3<\/a>) arrived in professional baseball with as much hype as any other player in the majors, and despite <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/bryce-harper-injury-when-philadelphia-phillies-slugger-return\/\">several injuries<\/a>, he has mostly lived up to expectations. Harper has twice won NL MVP, Silver Slugger honors, and Hank Aaron awards. He is also a seven-time All-Star.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mike-trout-2-2-million-followers\">2. Mike Trout: 2.2 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever metric you want to use, Mike Trout (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=143769X1608443&amp;isjs=1&amp;jv=15.4.2-stackpath&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.entrepreneur.com%2Fbusiness-news%2Fshohei-ohtani-gained-2-million-instagram-followers-in-2%2F448143&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmiketrout%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;xs=1&amp;xtz=240&amp;xuuid=98c1065558f66ed02b0929ca68258a40&amp;abp=1&amp;xjsf=other_click__auxclick%20%5B2%5D\">@miketrout<\/a>) pops out as a generational talent.\u00a0 He already has three AL MVPs, nine Silver Slugger awards, and 11 All-Star appearances and \u2014 when healthy \u2014 shows no signs of slowing down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His only problem is that no matter what he does, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/mike-trout-and-shohei-ohtani-prove-the-angels-cant-have-nice-things\/\">Los Angeles Angels stink<\/a>. Trout's lack of postseason appearances is an indictment of the franchise and a prime example of how baseball is an individual sport masquerading as a team effort.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-shohei-ohtani-5-8-million-followers\">1. Shohei Ohtani: 5.8 million followers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout: Final At Bat in the USA vs. Japan 2023 WBC Championship\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NMfBdEV03j8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A player capable of throwing 100 mph fastballs and smashing homers out of the stadium sounds like someone who could only exist in the fantasies of an exuberant child. But Shohei Ohtani (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=143769X1608443&amp;isjs=1&amp;jv=15.4.2-stackpath&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.entrepreneur.com%2Fbusiness-news%2Fshohei-ohtani-gained-2-million-instagram-followers-in-2%2F448143&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fshoheiohtani%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;xs=1&amp;xtz=240&amp;xuuid=98c1065558f66ed02b0929ca68258a40&amp;abp=1&amp;xjsf=other_click__auxclick%20%5B2%5D\">@shoheiohtani<\/a>) is very real, has <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/shohei-ohtani-changed-game-mlb-changed-rules\/\">literally changed the rules of baseball<\/a>, and is the type of phenomenon MLB has not seen in decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the Angels' commitment to mediocrity, Ohtani's two-way brilliance makes him one of the few baseball players to break through into the mainstream, and his profile is still growing. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/business-news\/shohei-ohtani-gained-2-million-instagram-followers-in-2\/448143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entrepreneur<\/a>, Ohtani gained nearly two million followers after leading Japan to a victory over the US in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As if he wasn't already the leading figure among the most popular MLB players in 2023. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home runs? Blazing fastballs? 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