Brian McTaggart
⚾️20th season as Astros beat reporter (since 2004, '09 for https://www.mlb.com/) 🐾 U. of Houston alum 🤠 From a town known as Pasadena, Texas…
109,262
Followers
2,127
Following
175,441
Tweets
208.5
Avg Engagement
2,462
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @brianmctaggart's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-07-18
- Verification:No
- Location:Houston
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:139.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:69.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsHis tweets typically receive around 3,000 likes and 300 retweets on average. The content is well-received and often shared within the baseball community.
139.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
69.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
451,638
Total Likes
226,074
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
33
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
193
75th Percentile
23,791
Top Tweet
1.91
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
50.1%
Original
28.2%
Replies
17.2%
Retweets
4.5%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
39.5%
With Links
5.1%
With #Tags
46.7%
With @Mentions
3.1%
With Emojis
106
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.56
Reply/Original Ratio
0.26
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
66.6%
Weekday Posts
33.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 560 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersHis audience includes baseball fans, particularly those interested in the Houston Astros. They are likely engaged with sports news and player updates.
Average
Audience Quality
29.3%
Suspicion Index
40.0%
Low-Quality %
21
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
53.0%
Empty Bio
37.5%
<10 Tweets
11.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
55.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.9%
No URL
27.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
4,733,638
Total Potential Reach
21
Median Follower Reach
117
75th Percentile Reach
4.8%
>1K followers
0.7%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
39.6%
Creators
3,965 accounts
22.9%
Consumers
2,286 accounts
37.5%
Dormant
3,749 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
179
Verified Followers
1.79% of total
844
Protected Accounts
8.44% of total
4 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @AlcanderLoyola | 186,577 | - | - |
| @YancenPujols | 162,698 | Agricultor | agriculture, family, fatherhood |
| @SportsSturm | 155,751 | Sports Broadcaster | sports, truth, bringing it |
| @HeidiWatney | 142,052 | Sports Broadcaster | sports, beach, faith |
| @KyleDHester | 133,022 | Actor/Filmmaker | Films, Anti-racism, Paganism |
| @travisa850 | 129,489 | Cannabis Advocate | Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel |
| @MichaelBerrySho | 116,108 | Radio Host | Talk radio, Podcasting, Social media |
| @NEMZ_OFFICIAL | 115,764 | Rapper | Rapper, Dubstep, Skateboard |
| @R_JonAnderson | 112,802 | Freelancer | Furniture repair, Writing, Freelancing |
| @_SgtSlaughter | 101,010 | Wrestler | WWE, Hall of Famer, Champion |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,699
Followers With Bio
5,301
Followers Without Bio
46.99%
% With Bio
53.01%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed76,597
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
76,597
Total Retweets
15,319
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @CelticFC: 🏆 CHAMPIONS AGAIN! OLÉ, OLÉ! 🏆 👑 #CelticFC are crowned Back to Back Champions of Scotland 🍀🏴 Congratulations to Ange Postecoglou and the Bhoys! 💚✊ https://t.co/Y77vlVMBH9
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently highlights player reactions and game moments, such as Springer's bases-loaded line drive being caught by Bregman. He provides context on player contracts and their impact on team dynamics, like the signing of José Abreu. He acknowledges contributions from teammates and analysts, such as Martín Maldonado's role in catching Verlander's starts.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 109,262
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @brianmctaggart reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 109,262 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 208.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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