Norfolk Tides

Norfolk Tides

@NorfolkTides

Triple-A affiliate of the @Orioles⚾️ #RisingTide 2023 International League & Triple-A National Champions

Harbor Park. Norfolk, VA https://www.norfolktides.com/ Joined 2009-06-26 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

55,246

Followers

473

Following

30,478

Tweets

58.0

Avg Engagement

591

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @NorfolkTides'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-06-26
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Harbor Park. Norfolk, VA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:48.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a consistent level of engagement with an average of 834 likes and 101 retweets per tweet, indicating a loyal and active fan base.

48.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

9.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

156,321

Total Likes

32,197

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

23

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

63

75th Percentile

3,863

Top Tweet

1.05

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

83.1%

Original

6.2%

Replies

5.6%

Retweets

5.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

77.1%

With Links

53.5%

With #Tags

55.6%

With @Mentions

28.2%

With Emojis

160

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.07

Reply/Original Ratio

0.92

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

63.9%

Weekday Posts

36.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#risingtide (1615) #birdland (487) #sctop10 (39) #orioles (18) #risingtides (11) #1 (9) #blackhistorymonth (5) #tideswin (5) #merchmonday (4) #milb (3)

Most Mentioned

@espnradio941 (327) @jordan_cw21 (81) @dl_hall33 (78) @kylestowers (78) @g_rodriguez16 (71) @norfolktides (69) @orioles (56) @rbannon4 (54) @g_henderson2 (51) @robertneustrom (49)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,700 (83%)
Replies 202 (6%)
Retweets 181 (6%)
Quote Tweets 167 (5%)

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 181 retweets (6% 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 tweets

Engagement 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 followers

The primary audience includes baseball fans, especially those interested in the Orioles organization and minor league updates. It also targets followers of prospects and players who have made significant impacts in their careers.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

48

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.8%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

21,088,982

Total Potential Reach

48

Median Follower Reach

207

75th Percentile Reach

5.8%

>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).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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):

Baltimore, MD (287) Virginia Beach, VA (254) Norfolk, VA (165) Virginia, USA (145) Maryland, USA (140) United States (106) Chesapeake, VA (97) Washington, DC (45) Virginia (40) Maryland (36)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,121

Protected Accounts

11.21% of total

6 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
@JohnCena 14,097,329 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ZachBoychuk 823,714 Hockey Player Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum
@AdamRichman 587,898 Food Critic Cooking, Traveling, Writing
@KateFlannery 309,661 Actress -
@robtswthrayguns 256,298 Inventor synthwave, NFT, NSFW
@StoolBaseball 249,491 Podcasters Baseball, Podcasting, Sports
@Schultz_Report 200,391 Sports Analyst Sports, Analysis, Podcasts
@HailStateBB 198,526 Baseball Baseball, Champions, SEC
@virginianpilot 132,101 News outlet news, reporting, Virginia
@FSUBaseball 99,807 Sports Team Baseball, Florida State, Seminoles

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (512) baseball (492) orioles (459) love (269) husband (235) baltimore (233) birdland (232) father (218) ravens (213) alum (210)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#birdland (222) #ravensflock (129) #orioles (54) #allcaps (40) #ravens (27) #httc (21) #1 (18) #dcaboveall (15) #finsup (13) #forthea (12)

5,912

Followers With Bio

4,088

Followers Without Bio

59.12%

% With Bio

40.88%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

8,816

Combined Engagement

3,553

Total Likes

5,263

Total Retweets

1,763

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Baseball Prospects Team Achievements

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares links to articles and updates about new prospects, indicating a focus on player development and scouting. It celebrates team and player achievements, such as World Series wins, which helps build a sense of community and pride among followers. The use of emojis and celebratory language suggests an energetic and enthusiastic tone aimed at engaging younger and more passionate fans.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 55,246
  • + 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 @NorfolkTides reveals an growing Twitter presence with 55,246 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 58.0 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025