We are all aware of the way Shaq and Chad Ochocinco have revolutionized the athlete Twitter account. Twitter is becoming a common, if not expected, form of athlete brand development, and more and more athletes are setting up accounts. Below are some hidden Twitter gems you may not be following:
C.J. Wilson- MLB pitcher
This is an interesting account to follow because Wilson is not only a pitcher for the Rangers, but he is also an avid racer. He loves to stay in touch with his fans and will RT often.
Bob Bryan- ATP tennis player
Bob does a great job of providing a behind the scenes look at the life of an ATP athlete. He constantly tweets about others in the tennis world, his travels to various tournaments, and various events from his daily life.
Danny Dichio- MLS forward
Danny is a must follow for any sports fan. He a huge sports junkie, constantly tweeting about college football, NBA, NFL, and, well, MLS.
Ricky Romero- MLB pitcher
Much like C.J. Wilson, Romero does a great job of communicating with his fans. He has a very interactive account, RT on a regular basis.
Robbie McEwen- Professional cyclist
Hilarious. Even if you know absolutely nothing about professional cycling, this is a Twitter account worth following.