2021 season saw many MLB players rise to the top; however, when it comes to Instagram popularity, one player has outclassed everyone. Interestingly, that star did not even appear in the post-season, let alone the World Series.
Outclassing Mookie Betts, two-way star, Shohei Ohtani, and others, Mike Trout is the most popular baseball player on Instagram. Notably, Mike is also the highest-paid athlete in Major League; he earns $37.1 million per year from his deal with Angels’.
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Mike Trout tops, followed by Bryce Harper and Javy Baez
Los Angeles Angels’ Mike trout led the list of most followed MLB players on Instagram with his insane following of 1.9 million people. Interestingly, the NLMVP 2021, Bryce Harper, was in the second position with 1.75 million followers; followed by Javy Baez, who has 1.53 million fans following.
Other notable names in the list of top ten players were Jose Altuve (1.4m), Fernando Tatís Jr.(1.31m), Shohei Ohtani(1.3m), Aaron Judge(1.29m), Giancarlo Stanton(1.27m), Robinson Cano(1.2m) and Mookie Betts(1.18m).
This is the most followed MLB players in Instagram it's the Angels with the most 😂
But damn Otani you have 19 post if you just post one of your workout that's going to be 2.5M in a few seconds
Shohei 😂😂😂 pleaseeee pic.twitter.com/fQs3Wv0EXO— 大谷翔平 🎄 Ohtani Shohei ❶❼ (@shoheisaveus) December 26, 2021
While Mike was the topmost followed player on social media, he was not the most talked star in America.
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Shohei Ohtani became the most popular MLB star in American states
The AL MVP 2021, Shohei Ohtani, had an incredible year, proving his dominance as the most versatile player in history. Ohtani had already clinched many awards in 2021, courtesy of his heroics, he also became the most popular name in American states.
Ladies and Gentleman:
The United States of Shohei Ohtani pic.twitter.com/56anGtBZW0
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) December 16, 2021
Undeniably he was the most appreciated player this season; and the only reason he did not top the social media race, is his less engagement on the internet.
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DENVER, COLORADO – JULY 13: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts in the first inning during the 91st MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
One of the most humble and modest players in history, Ohtani has just 19 posts on his Instagram page, notably, he still has a 1.3 million following. If the Japanese star becomes more active on his social media, he might break charts in this race as well. Although, one cannot deny 30-year-old Mike Trout’s huge fan following emerges from his record of being one of the best MLB players in history.
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