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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Now 2nd Most Followed Active MLB Player on Instagram

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Now 2nd Most Followed Active MLB Player on Instagram

Summary

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has become the second most followed active Major League Baseball (MLB) player on Instagram. Yamamoto's popularity surged after his standout performances in the 2025 World Series, increasing his Instagram followers to 2.3 million, surpassing famous players like Mike Trout.

Key Facts

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • He gained attention after strong performances in the 2025 World Series.
  • Yamamoto's Instagram followers rose to 2.3 million.
  • He is now the second most followed active MLB player on Instagram, after Shohei Ohtani.
  • Ohtani has 10.5 million Instagram followers.
  • Yamamoto surpassed Mike Trout, who has 2.2 million followers.
  • Dodgers' Kiké Hernández is also a popular player on Instagram with 1.5 million followers.

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