MLB Power Rankings: The Top Tweeter of Each MLB Team Worth Following

Dugout Chirp: Power Ranking Each MLB Team's Top Tweeter Worth Following

We've all heard it enough, but we'll just reiterate it for good measure.

Social media (twitter, facebook, etc.) is rapidly changing our perspective regarding the world around us.  Now more than ever before, we are able to voice our respectable opinions about topics for the entire world to see—and athletes are no exception.

While some of us use sites such as Twitter to find breaking news and opinions, athletes are either voicing their disgust and/or admiration for other athletes' "tweets."

In baseball, we are seeing this become more and more prevalent with each passing day—and it isn't about to change, either.

Let's take a look at your team's top "tweeter" worth a follow.

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Arizona Diamondbacks: Daniel Hudson

Tweets: 173

Will he reply to my comments? Most likely

Breakdown: Hudson is one of the best young hurlers in the league today, and is also one of the most overlooked athletes on twitter.  With only 2,305 followers, it's likely that you'll get a "retweet" and/or reply from Arizona's ace-in-the-making.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Atlanta Braves: Freddie Freeman

Tweets: 322

Will he reply to my comments? Probably

Breakdown: Freeman is one of the Braves' most prominent prospects in years, and is currently fifth amongst NL first-baseman in All-Star voting.  Like most of the players mentioned on this list, he's a great "tweeter."  With only 20,000 some odd followers, there's still an outside shot that Freeman replies to your comments.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Baltimore Orioles: Adam Jones

Tweets: 8,442

Will he reply to my comments? Not likely

Breakdown: Aside from being a complete superstar in the outfield, Jones is also a very active tweeter.  Many people on twitter have yet to follow him, as he currently has just 17,000+ followers.  However, the best part of Jones' page is his bio headline: "Me being me. Like it or NOT."

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz

Tweets: 160

Will he reply to my comments? Probably not...

Breakdown: More so than any other player mentioned, Ortiz uses his twitter account for giving back to the hometown fans, as he regularly boasts his love for Red Sox fans.  Other than that, though, this is just another ordinary twitter account.

Worth a follow? It's debatable...

Follow him here.

Chicago Cubs: ?

Is anyone from the Cubs worth following?

Chicago White Sox: Ozzie Guillen

Tweets: 1,494

Will he reply to my comments? Umm...no.

Breakdown: Easily baseball's most colorful manager, Guillen's boisterous personality doesn't end once he leaves the ballpark.  In fact, you can see some seriously funny tweets from the man himself on his twitter page.  Don't get too confident, though—with 150,000+ followers, it'll be tough to get a reply from Guillen.

Worth a follow? Is that even a question?

Follow him here.

Cincinnati Reds: Brandon Phillips

Tweets: 3,321

Will he reply to my comments? It's not likely

Breakdown: If you're looking for a genuine athlete to follow, look no further than Phillips.  He regularly posts inspirational tweets to his followers, and praises Reds fans on a daily basis.

Worth a follow? It's a tossup

Follow him here.

Cleveland Indians: Tony Sipp

Tweets: 132

Will he reply to my comments? Probably

Breakdown: Most would like to see Asdrubal Cabrera here, but Sipp is a nice consolation prize.  Like many athletes, Sipp posts some pretty entertaining material on twitter, and only has 4,000 some odd followers.  If you're looking for a reply from a major league player, Sipp is your guy!

Worth a follow? Definitely

Follow him here.

Colorado Rockies: Dexter Fowler

Tweets: 241

Will he reply to my comments? Tough call

Breakdown: Fowler is one of the best defensive center fielders in the game today, and he doesn't shy away from tracking down enlivening tweets, either.  By the looks of it, Fowler primarily uses his twitter for friends, but don't get discouraged—you might get a reply out of him.

Worth a follow? Debatable

Follow him here.

Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander

Tweets: 29

Will he reply to my comments? Probably not

Breakdown: One of only a select few to ever throw two career no-hitters, Verlander is obviously a prominent figure within the baseball community.  However, when it comes to tweets, he isn't the fire-baller you'd expect.

Worth a follow? Not really

Follow him here.

Florida Marlins: Mike Stanton

Tweets: 1,533

Will he reply to my comments? Depends

Breakdown: Stanton is one of the more active tweeters in baseball, as he's raked up a considerable amount of tweets during his tenure with the site.  You won't see too many tweets from Florida's right fielder after a loss, though.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Houston Astros: N/A

Sorry, Astros fans.  You're players have no business tweeting with a 28-53 record.

Kansas City Royals: Josh Fields

Tweets: 294

Will he reply to my comments? Very likely

Breakdown: Although Fields saw his starting role with the Royals disappear with the arrival of Mike Moustakas, his twitter account has not ceased its productivity.  Judging by the excessive amount of replies on his page, you're likely to get a reply from Fields at any given time.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Los Angeles Angels: Torii Hunter

Tweets: 252

Will he reply to my comments? Not likely

Breakdown: Hunter is not only one of the greatest defensive outfielders in baseball history, but he is also one of the most personable athletes on twitter.  On his page, he states "You can personally email me at my website www.toriihunter.com."  How easygoing can an athlete be?

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Matt Kemp

Tweets: 148

Will he reply to my comments? 50/50 shot

Breakdown: Kemp is in the midst of a career season, and so is his twitter account.  He may only have 148 tweets to his name, but he's picked up the slack of late.  Let's hope the Dodgers' financial troubles won't diminish your chances of a retweet.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Milwaukee Brewers: Nyjer Morgan

Tweets: 594

Will he reply to my comments? Almost guaranteed!

Breakdown: Let me start out by saying that this picture is nothing short of epic.  Additionally, the chances of having a conversation on twitter with Milwaukee's most outspoken outfielder is a near guarantee.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Minnesota Twins: Denard Span

Tweets: 1,747

Will he reply to my comments? Likely

Breakdown: Span is every bit as active on twitter as he is on the diamond, and that should bode well for fans looking for a re-tweet or simply a conversation in general.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

New York Mets: Johan Santana

Tweets: 239

Will he reply to my comments? Not likely

Breakdown: Santana's shoulder injury has sidelined him for the entire 2011 regular season, but his performance online has not been hindered.  However, you aren't likely to have a conversation with the Mets' prized possession.

Worth a follow? Not really

Follow him here.

New York Yankees: Nick Swisher

Tweets: 885

Will he reply to my comments? 50/50 shot

Breakdown: Swisher's on and off the field antics have transformed him into a twitter phenom.  He regularly tweets back to his followers, and frequently talks baseball like a baseball player should.  Not to mention, he posts some pretty comical material.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Oakland Athletics: Gio Gonzalez

Tweets: 78

Will he reply to my comments? Likely

Breakdown: Gonzalez's reputation as a future star hasn't quite reached it's peak, but he's certainly an athlete to follow if you're looking for twitter continuity.  Gonzalez claims, "I really appreciate the fans, send me some questions I will try to get back to you."  That's enough to get me hooked!

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Philadelphia Phillies: Jimmy Rollins

Tweets: 76

Will he reply to my comments? Near impossible

Breakdown: The Phillies don't have many tweeters, so Rollins wins by default.  He doesn't reply to many of his comments, but he's a flashy character nonetheless.

Worth a follow? Not really

Follow him here.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Paul Maholm

Tweets: 1,340

Will he reply to my comments? Likely

Breakdown: Maholm is probably one of the most sociable, non-egotistic players on twitter.  If you have something to ask him, chances are he'll reply.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

San Diego Padres: Orlando Hudson

Tweets: 899

Will he reply to my comments? Worth a shot

Breakdown: While Hudson's production has diminished, his tweeting has yet to dwindle.  Hudson runs and owns the C.A.T.C.H. foundation—helping autistic children.  If you have a question for him about the foundation, it's likely he'll reply promptly.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

San Francisco Giants: Brian Wilson

Tweets: 78

Will he reply to my comments? Not likely

Breakdown: Honestly, did you expect anyone else?  Wilson's mustache isn't the only thing he's famous for—in fact, his rants and antics on twitter are quite entertaining.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Seattle Mariners: David Aardsma

Tweets: 837

Will he reply to my comments? Somewhat likely

Breakdown: If he weren't the closer for the Seattle Mariners, Aardsma would probably be your everyday family-man.  He is one of the most approachable athletes on twitter, and doesn't have many followers.  He'd be glad to answer any of your questions.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

St. Louis Cardinals: David Freese

Twitter: 233

Will he reply to my comments? Somewhat likely

Breakdown: St. Louis' up-and-coming third baseman doesn't have many followers (5,612), so ask away.  From the outside looking in, Freese replies to his followers on a regular basis, and is certainly worth a follow

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Tampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria

Tweets: 311

Will he reply to my comments? Not likely

Breakdown: Longoria has had his fair share of lucrative commercials and advertisements, but his twitter page is anything but humorous.  He usually tweets inspirational quotes to his followers, and is one of the more focused athletes on twitter.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Texas Rangers: C.J. Wilson

Tweets: 8,685

Will he reply to my comments? 50/50 shot

Breakdown: Wilson is probably tweeting as we speak, so we'll make this short.  He's one of the most active tweeters in all of baseball, and always updates his fans on where he is and what he's doing.  Any questions?  Feel free to ask.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Toronto Blue Jays: Brandon Morrow

Tweets: 115

Will he reply to my comments? Probably not

Breakdown: Morrow isn't too over-dramatic when it comes to his computer usage, but he doesn't shy away from kidding around with fellow teammates on twitter.  Let the records show he is quite afraid of ghosts.

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.

Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg

Tweets: 117

Will he reply to my comments? Probably not

Breakdown: Strasburg is clearly a baseball sensation worth anyone's follow, but his road to recovery after undergoing Tommy John surgery is definitely worth a look on twitter.  He may not be the most active tweeter, but Strasburg is a superstar talent in the making.  What's not to love?

Worth a follow? Yes

Follow him here.