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Last updated April 2026

Top Baseball Influencers to Follow [2026]

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Step up to the plate with top baseball influencers on Instagram. These athletes and coaches share training drills, bat reviews, and highlight-reel moments from the diamond.

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Shohei Ohtani  |  大谷翔平
#1

Shohei Ohtani | 大谷翔平

@shoheiohtani
Followers:8.04MLocation:Los Angeles, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Los Angeles Dodgers #17

Shohei Ohtani | 大谷翔平 is a mega influencer from Los Angeles, United States (USA) with around 8.04M followers.

Big Papi Ortiz
#2

Big Papi Ortiz

@davidortiz
Followers:2.43MLocation:Boston, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: President of Power Fast Charger | 22 HOF Inductee | 3xWS 🏆| 10AS ⭐️ @RedSox | @foxsports Analyst @ortiz34baseball | @dugoutventures | @radegensports

Big Papi Ortiz is a mega influencer from Boston, United States (USA) with around 2.43M followers.

𝐓 𝐇 𝐑 𝐄 𝐄
#3

𝐓 𝐇 𝐑 𝐄 𝐄

@bryceharper3
Followers:1.79MLocation:Mesa, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: •God•KMH•Krew & Brooklyn•Phillies

𝐓 𝐇 𝐑 𝐄 𝐄 is a mega influencer from Mesa, United States (USA) with around 1.79M followers.

Ronald Acuña Jr.
#4

Ronald Acuña Jr.

@ronaldacunajr13
Followers:1.65MLocation:Atlanta, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: (حسابنا الرسمي و الوحيد) قناتنا على التلگرام 👇

Ronald Acuña Jr. is a mega influencer from Atlanta, United States (USA) with around 1.65M followers.

Mookie Betts
#5

Mookie Betts

@mookiebetts
Followers:1.52MLocation:Los Angeles, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Pro Athlete: Los Angeles Dodgers #50 Keep up with me ⬇️

Mookie Betts is a mega influencer from Los Angeles, United States (USA) with around 1.52M followers.

Jose Altuve
#6

Jose Altuve

@josealtuve27
Followers:1.52MLocation:Bogota, ColombiaType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Dios te ama ... Me gusta dormir

Jose Altuve is a mega influencer from Bogota, Colombia with around 1.52M followers.

Javier Báez 🎩
#7

Javier Báez 🎩

@javy23baez
Followers:1.48MLocation:Chicago, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🧘🏽‍♂️

Javier Báez 🎩 is a mega influencer from Chicago, United States (USA) with around 1.48M followers.

Miguel Cabrera
#8

Miguel Cabrera

@miggy24
Followers:1.32MLocation:Detroit, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🔰✡️

Miguel Cabrera is a mega influencer from Detroit, United States (USA) with around 1.32M followers.

VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR
#9

VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR

@vladdyjr27
Followers:1.29MLocation:Toronto, CanadaType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: “ V L A D D Y “ 🇩🇴 2 7 🇨🇦 Salmo:121 🙏 @vg27foundation

VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR is a mega influencer from Toronto, Canada with around 1.29M followers.

Juan José Soto Pacheco
#10

Juan José Soto Pacheco

@juansoto_25
Followers:1.22MLocation:New York City, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: New York Yankees Professional Baseball Player #SotoShuffle 🙏🏽 Filp 4:13 🙏🏽 https://go.sorare.com/dhtgc

Juan José Soto Pacheco is a mega influencer from New York City, United States (USA) with around 1.22M followers.

Francisco Lindor
#11

Francisco Lindor

@lindor12bc
Followers:1.12MLocation:New York City, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @mets #12 👇 #Lindor2 👇

Francisco Lindor is a mega influencer from New York City, United States (USA) with around 1.12M followers.

Yu Darvish
#12

Yu Darvish

@darvishsefat11
Followers:1.08MLocation:Tokyo, JapanType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Yu Darvish is a mega influencer from Tokyo, Japan with around 1.08M followers.

Carlos Correa
#13

Carlos Correa

@teamcjcorrea
Followers:902.6KLocation:Los Angeles, Puerto RicoType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: God... Family... Baseball 🇵🇷 Col 3:23🙏🏽

Carlos Correa is a mega influencer from Los Angeles, Puerto Rico with around 902.6K followers.

Yasiel Puig
#14

Yasiel Puig

@yasielpuig
Followers:834.2KLocation:VenezuelaType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Todo tiene su tiempo y todo lo que se quiere debajo del cielo tiene su hora … Eclesiastés 3:1 Please DM @lisettecarnet for collabs

Yasiel Puig is a mega influencer from Venezuela with around 834.2K followers.

Justin Verlander
#15

Justin Verlander

@justinverlander
Followers:826.2KLocation:Houston, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Pitcher ⚾️

Justin Verlander is a mega influencer from Houston, United States (USA) with around 826.2K followers.

Alex Bregman
#16

Alex Bregman

@abreg_1
Followers:765.1KLocation:Houston, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 2x World Champion @nemesisbsbl @nemesisstrength @nemesisphysicaltherapy @wildsol @bregmancares @bregmanfamilyracing

Alex Bregman is a mega influencer from Houston, United States (USA) with around 765.1K followers.

Ken Griffey Jr
#17

Ken Griffey Jr

@therealkengriffeyjr
Followers:749.3KLocation:Orlando, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Professional Tennis Player

Ken Griffey Jr is a mega influencer from Orlando, United States (USA) with around 749.3K followers.

Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー)
#18

Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー)

@baueroutage
Followers:708.9KLocation:United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Professional YouTuber, Cy Young Award winner, and first American to be an MLB, NPB, and LMB All-Star.

Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) is a mega influencer from United States (USA) with around 708.9K followers.

Jackson Olson
#19

Jackson Olson

@jacksonolson_
Followers:636.2KLocation:Tampa, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @thesavbananas #8 •𝙳𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝙱𝚎 𝙰𝚏𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚍 𝟸 𝙱 𝚄

Jackson Olson is a mega influencer from Tampa, United States (USA) with around 636.2K followers.

Brandon Phillips
#20

Brandon Phillips

@datdudebp
Followers:558.6KLocation:Atlanta, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Welcome To My Photoshoot!!! Owner of 2023 WPF CHAMPIONS @thetexassmoke 🏆🥎 #ALLREADY #FamilyFirst

Brandon Phillips is a mega influencer from Atlanta, United States (USA) with around 558.6K followers.

Pedro Martinez
#21

Pedro Martinez

@45pedromartinez
Followers:546KLocation:Miami, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Inquiries [email protected] HOF ’15 8x All-Star 3x Cy Young Award Winner 04’ World Series Champion 5x Emmy Winner Sports Analyst

Pedro Martinez is a mega influencer from Miami, United States (USA) with around 546K followers.

CC Sabathia
#22

CC Sabathia

@cc_sabathia
Followers:500.6KLocation:Atlanta, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @R2C2 🎙 | @PitcchinFDN 🙏🏾 | @PlayersAlliance ⚾️

CC Sabathia is a mega influencer from Atlanta, United States (USA) with around 500.6K followers.

Blake Snell
#23

Blake Snell

@snellzilla4
Followers:461.3KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: #JD2 ✨ Seattle/LA✨ @zillanational @seattleselect13un @seattleselect14un @santostudios

Blake Snell is a macro influencer from N/A with around 461.3K followers.

Gary Sanchez
#24

Gary Sanchez

@elgarysanchez
Followers:452.9KLocation:Los Angeles, Dominican RepublicType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Professional catcher 🇩🇴

Gary Sanchez is a macro influencer from Los Angeles, Dominican Republic with around 452.9K followers.

JD Martinez
#25

JD Martinez

@jdmartinez28
Followers:350.1KLocation:Las Vegas, United States (USA)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: NY Mets ⚾️ World Series Champ 🏆 Outdoor Enthusiast 🏔 Travel Adventurer 🗺 #adidas

JD Martinez is a macro influencer from Las Vegas, United States (USA) with around 350.1K followers.

Joey Votto
#26

Joey Votto

@joeyvotto
Followers:220.7KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Joey Votto is a macro influencer from N/A with around 220.7K followers.

Jake Savicki
#27

Jake Savicki

@jakesavicki
Followers:219.8KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: [email protected] Owner @roughshotsupplyco @holdmyballpodcast ⚾️🎙️

Jake Savicki is a macro influencer from N/A with around 219.8K followers.

MegRem Softball
#28

MegRem Softball

@megremsoftball
Followers:152.6KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: •Appalachian State Softball Alum •📍West Palm Beach, FL •MegRem Softball YouTube👇🏼

MegRem Softball is a macro influencer from N/A with around 152.6K followers.

Jeff Passan
#29

Jeff Passan

@jeffpassan
Followers:140.3KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: MLB Insider, ESPN

Jeff Passan is a macro influencer from N/A with around 140.3K followers.

Joe Magno
#30
Followers:126.8KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ⚾️ 250+ MLB/D1 players trained 💡 Transforming swings 💥 Elevate your game with precision and power 🌟 Train like the pros 🔓 Unlock your full potential

Joe Magno is a macro influencer from N/A with around 126.8K followers.

Ryan Ellingson
#31

Ryan Ellingson

@ryanellingson8
Followers:109.1KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Retired College Baseballer ⚾️ TikTok: ryanellingson8 (450k+) Business Inquiries: [email protected] DK Predictions ⬇️

Ryan Ellingson is a macro influencer from N/A with around 109.1K followers.

Bryan Hoch
#32

Bryan Hoch

@bryanhoch
Followers:72.2KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: I cover the #Yankees for @MLB. Penny Maddie & Josie’s dad. Mrs. Hoch danced with @Springsteen. 📚: #TheBabyBombers, #Mission27, #TheBronxZoom & #62!

Bryan Hoch is a micro influencer from N/A with around 72.2K followers.

Ryan Weiss
#33

Ryan Weiss

@ryan20weiss
Followers:35.8KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Christ Follower Married to @haileybrooke8 @astros @wrightstate_baseball

Ryan Weiss is a micro influencer from N/A with around 35.8K followers.

Richie Shaffer
#34

Richie Shaffer

@richieshaffer_
Followers:26.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ⚾️ Former MLB Player 🚨 I HELP HITTERS BECOME ELITE 🧠 www.6toolathlete.com 📓 The Slugger Journal- World’s 1st Journal for Hitters. 👇🏻

Richie Shaffer is a micro influencer from N/A with around 26.9K followers.

Kyle Muller
#35

Kyle Muller

@kylemuller10
Followers:22.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: カイル・マラー @chunichidragonsofficial 📍Dallas, TX

Kyle Muller is a micro influencer from N/A with around 22.6K followers.

Tyler Wells
#36

Tyler Wells

@twells_34
Followers:17.5KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ⚾️ @Orioles 🙏🏻 Believer

Tyler Wells is a micro influencer from N/A with around 17.5K followers.

Jay Prather
#37

Jay Prather

@jay_prather4
Followers:4.7KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Retired Pro baseball player. Selkirk code: ADV-JPRATHER

Jay Prather is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.7K followers.

Buster Olney
#38

Buster Olney

@busterolney
Followers:3.9KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: One of two non-dog Busters. Grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont. Covering MLB for @ESPN. Host of The Baseball Tonight Podcast

Buster Olney is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.9K followers.

Joel Sherman
#39

Joel Sherman

@joel__sherman
Followers:3.5KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: New York Post Baseball Columnist MLB Network Insider Co-host of podcast: "The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman"

Joel Sherman is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.5K followers.

Carlos Torres
#40

Carlos Torres

@carlosogtorres
Followers:3.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 17211th player to play in @MLB; 11/30 orgs. Father to a 16-year-old girl & trying HARD to understand #girlproblems

Carlos Torres is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.3K followers.

Rickey Henderson
#41

Rickey Henderson

@rickeyhenderson
Followers:2.1KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 24

Rickey Henderson is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.1K followers.

raised_in_baseball
#42

raised_in_baseball

@raised_in_baseball
Followers:0Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

raised_in_baseball is a nano influencer from N/A with around 0 followers.

matt_faraci64
#43

matt_faraci64

@matt_faraci64
Followers:0Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

matt_faraci64 is a nano influencer from N/A with around 0 followers.

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This list is made for brands that want to work with credible influencers instead of random profiles found on Instagram/ YouTube. It is especially useful for D2C brands, local businesses, e-commerce stores and marketing teams planning launches or performance campaigns that want to reach relevant audiences(city, region or niche).

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  1. Shortlist 5–15 influencers whose content and audience match your brand.
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  • Match their content niche and tone with your brand positioning.
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Players
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before shortlisting influencers from this list.

How does Socialveins curate and verify influencers for this list?

Our team shortlists influencers using real data such as follower trends, engagement consistency, content quality, and brand safety indicators. We also recheck influencer activity to ensure that the influencers shown here are active, authentic, and relevant for campaigns. This gives brands a dependable starting point without guesswork.

Are these influencers trustworthy for brand collaborations?

Yes. Every influencer featured in this list has been evaluated for authenticity, past content behaviour, audience relevance, and overall brand-fit. While we do not provide direct contact details publicly, Socialveins ensures transparent coordination so brands can execute campaigns confidently and professionally.

Can Socialveins help me connect with these influencers for a campaign?

Absolutely. Instead of sharing raw contact details, Socialveins facilitates professional outreach, negotiates deliverables, aligns expectations, and ensures both the brand and influencer stay protected throughout the collaboration. This results in smoother communication and better outcomes.

What is the benefit of running campaigns through Socialveins instead of doing it manually?

Brands that offload campaigns to Socialveins typically achieve better results because we pre-validate influencers, negotiate fair and transparent pricing, manage scripts and approvals, track deliverables, and provide clear performance reporting. This end-to-end execution dramatically improves outcomes compared to manual coordination.

Do you guarantee transparency during influencer selection and pricing?

Yes. Socialveins is built on transparency. We openly discuss influencer suitability, deliverables, expected performance, and pricing before any campaign starts. There are no hidden charges, inflated quotes, or unexplained markups at any stage.

How accurate is the data shown for these influencers?

Metrics on this page are refreshed periodically using platform signals and our internal monitoring systems. Before any collaboration begins, Socialveins also shares the latest performance snapshot for each selected influencer so brands make decisions based on updated and reliable numbers.

Can I run a multi-influencer or city-wide campaign using this list?

Yes. Many brands use groups of influencers from this list for city-level promotions, store launches, D2C growth, and performance campaigns. Socialveins can prepare a high-impact campaign plan that combines several influencers, formats, and deliverables for maximum reach.

What happens after I share my campaign brief with Socialveins?

Once you share your objective, budget, and timeline, our team prepares a refined shortlist, aligns deliverables with influencers, handles outreach and negotiations, manages scripts and deadlines, tracks live performance, and shares a clear post-campaign report. You get a hands-off experience with higher reliability and better outcomes.

Are small brands or first-time advertisers suitable for influencer campaigns?

Yes. Influencer marketing works well even for young or first-time brands when managed correctly. Socialveins guides you on budgeting, selecting influencers, choosing formats, and measuring results so campaigns remain cost-effective and outcome-driven.

If I want to work with influencers not shown in this list, can Socialveins help?

Definitely. This page showcases a curated selection, but our database includes many more influencers across categories, niches, and locations. If you need additional options, Socialveins can create a personalised list based on your brand goals and target audience.