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Which PBA Bowlers Have The Most Social Media Followers?

Which PBA Bowlers Have The Most Social Media Followers?

One of the great things about the sport of bowling is how accessible the players are, whether in a bowling center or on social media.

Sep 17, 2018 by Lucas Wiseman
Which PBA Bowlers Have The Most Social Media Followers?

One of the great things about the sport of bowling is how accessible the players are, whether in a bowling center or on social media. So, that got us thinking, which PBA bowlers have the biggest social media following?

We looked only at the Top 50 players on the PBA points list so far this year and found that between Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the Top 50 have a combined 883,000 followers. The most fans are on Facebook with more than 433,000, followed by Instagram at about 268,000 and Twitter had around 182,000.

To help you figure out who to follow, here’s a look at the Top 5 heavy hitters on social media.

1. Jason Belmonte – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Belmonte is a social media powerhouse and leads his peers on all three platforms. On Facebook, he has more than 108,000 likes, while tallying more than 71,000 on Instagram. He also has more than 34,000 followers on Twitter. There’s a reason Belmonte racks up big numbers and it’s not just because he’s one of the best on the lanes. Belmonte is also one at the best at engaging with fans on social media.

2. Sean Rash – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

With a heavy Facebook following, Rash comes in at No. 2 on the list with a combined 54,000 followers across all three platforms. Rash is most active on Facebook, constantly posting content, including Facebook live streams.

3. Chris Barnes – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

At 48, Barnes is the oldest on our Top 5 list of social media PBA stars but he has embraced social media and is especially strong on Facebook and Twitter. He comes in with a total of just under 45,000 total fans, although very few of them are on Instagram as his account is set to private.

4. EJ Tackett – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

There’s no doubt Tackett’s success on the lanes the past few years have helped add to his social media following, especially among a younger audience on Instagram. Tackett has more than 35,000 social follows, with 13,500 of those coming on Instagram. Most of his content on Facebook and Twitter is shared or retweeted posts, so keep an eye on his Instagram for original content.

5. Marshall Kent – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Although not super active on social media recently, Kent has put together a big following totaling 33,000. A vast majority of those come from Instagram, where he ranks among the PBA’s best with nearly 17,000 followers.