Illinois State Baseball
The official Twitter account of Illinois State Baseball NCAA Tournament ('19, '10, '94, '76) '69 College Division National Champions
22,425
Followers
343
Following
15,822
Tweets
52.7
Avg Engagement
115
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @RedbirdBaseball'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:2011-08-16
- Verification:No
- Location:Normal, Illinois
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:46.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:6.7
- Followers Analyzed:20,378
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsThe account sees an average of 1,084 likes and 242 retweets per tweet, indicating strong fan interaction. The top tweets often include viral moments and emotional stories, which drive higher engagement.
46.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
6.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
149,342
Total Likes
21,882
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
25
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
67
75th Percentile
3,746
Top Tweet
2.35
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
72.4%
Original
5.5%
Replies
12.7%
Retweets
9.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
82.9%
With Links
54.3%
With #Tags
49.5%
With @Mentions
52.1%
With Emojis
127
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.08
Reply/Original Ratio
0.74
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
62.0%
Weekday Posts
38.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 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 414 retweets (13% 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 3,249 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 20,378 followersThe primary audience includes fans of Illinois State baseball, college sports enthusiasts, and followers of NCAA Tournament action. The account also attracts attention from players and alumni due to its celebratory and motivational tone.
Good
Audience Quality
13.4%
Suspicion Index
17.3%
Low-Quality %
118
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
26.2%
Empty Bio
15.9%
<10 Tweets
10.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
19.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
80.3%
No URL
8.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
34,480,642
Total Potential Reach
118
Median Follower Reach
295
75th Percentile Reach
6.7%
>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).
55.0%
Creators
11,206 accounts
29.1%
Consumers
5,923 accounts
15.9%
Dormant
3,249 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):
100
Verified Followers
0.49% of total
1,622
Protected Accounts
7.96% 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 | 14,106,766 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @verified | 4,201,494 | - | - |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,038,810 | - | - |
| @soledadobrien | 1,320,608 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @JoeyBats19 | 1,050,919 | Baseball Player | Baseball, Philanthropy, Sports |
| @NCAABaseball | 404,103 | Sports Media | - |
| @sportsthread | 206,904 | Sports Media | College, Highlights, Coaches |
| @d1baseball | 194,699 | Sports Journalism | college baseball, coverage, scores |
| @MLBDraft | 180,736 | Sports Media | Baseball, Draft, Coverage |
| @LaVidaBaseball | 148,734 | Sports Media | Latino culture, baseball, passion |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
15,036
Followers With Bio
5,342
Followers Without Bio
73.79%
% With Bio
26.21%
% 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 3,249 analyzed8,632
Combined Engagement
6,935
Total Likes
1,697
Total Retweets
1,726
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
🚨 𝗧𝗢𝗣-𝟮 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 🚨 Illinois State goes into Fayetteville and knocks off #2 Arkansas‼️ #REDBIRDbaseball // #BackTheBirds https://t.co/FPQurL4zCq
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Key Insights & Takeaways
The account leverages historical tournament wins to build credibility and fan loyalty. Emotional and inspirational content, such as player stories, significantly boosts engagement. High-impact moments, like tournament upsets, are prioritized to maximize reach and shareability.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 22,425
- + 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 @RedbirdBaseball reveals an growing Twitter presence with 22,425 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 52.7 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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