Collin McHugh

Collin McHugh

@cmchugh

Retired MLB pitcher. Below average velocity. Above average curiosity. Baseball analyst, consultant and podcast host @Twelve6Podcast

70.2K

Followers

916

Following

195

Posts

2.71%

Engagement Rate

↓ -1.1% over 71d Mid-Tier tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks 1240 out of 1606 tracked creators and holds a follower count that is 0.1 times the median size of our typical creator_base. The verified profile operates in the Athlete category with 195 total posts to establish its presence. This content identifies as a mix of professional baseball analysis and sports media. The engagement rate of 2.71% sits well above the 1.11% median for similar accounts. The following report breaks down audience demographics and peak interaction windows.

Account Info

Account Size Mid-Tier
Followers 70,192
Following 916
Posts 195
Verified Yes
Business Account Yes
Category Athlete

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 1,886
Avg Comments per Post 19
Videos 4
Photos 8
Engagement Rate 2.71%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @cmchugh's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-785

Net Change

-1.1%

% Change

-11

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (70,900 followers) and Jul 16, 2026 (70,115 followers).

The account lost 708 followers over 51 days. This represents a downward trend of roughly 14 fewer followers per day.

What the trajectory means

The account lost 708 followers over the 51 day window. This downward trend makes @cmchugh a risk to time carefully for upcoming campaigns. The pace of 14 fewer followers per day allows for precise planning regarding audience stability.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@cmchugh ranks 343 out of 1239 creators because its 2.71% engagement rate sits well above the 1.11% median. This performance means the account generates more interaction per follower than the average creator in the corpus. The high percentage indicates a highly active and involved audience relative to the broader market.

The engagement rate of 2.71% exceeds the 1.11% median, ranking 343 out of 1239 to prove this audience reacts more than usual. While likes provide a baseline of approval at 1.9K per post, the lower comment volume suggests a preference for passive interaction over public conversation. The data reveals that followers reward still imagery more than motion. Photos earned an average of 2.1K likes compared to 1.5K for videos, indicating a clear preference for this specific format. Reach reliability is inconsistent across the feed. Only 16.7% of posts doubled the account average while only 8.3% achieved five times the typical engagement. This low hit rate means most content performs predictably rather than reaching new clusters. The core audience remains loyal but chooses to consume the content silently. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

1.9K

Avg Likes/Post

19

Avg Comments/Post

22.6K

Total Likes

227

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mid-Tier tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mid-Tier

2.71%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

1.5K

Avg Likes on Videos (4)

2.1K

Avg Likes on Photos (8)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @cmchugh's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @cmchugh's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @cmchugh

10,482 likes · 24 comments

5.5× @cmchugh's average post · 13.7× the median post.

"Join us for Bats & Bites—a pregame experience featuring a guided tour, new food samples, drinks, and exclusive access to watch batting practice from the outfield… plus a chance to meet former Braves players! 📅 May 15 – Collin McHugh 📅 May 22 – Pete Smith 📅 June 5 – Charlie Culbe"

329 characters

Photo

Format

Friday

Day Posted

14:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved over thirteen times the median engagement of other posts on this account. This high multiplier suggests that specific event-based content drives much higher interaction than standard updates. The like to comment ratio for this peak post remains low at one to five, indicating a broad reach rather than deep conversation. You should prioritize long captions exceeding one hundred characters to maximize engagement. These longer blocks of text average nearly three thousand likes while medium length posts perform poorly with only 450 likes. This gap suggests that the audience prefers detailed information or storytelling over concise snippets. Use #atlbullpenweek and #braves as consistent signals to define your topic area. The posting cadence is very low at roughly one post every ten days. Given the modest average engagement of 1.9K likes, focus on maintaining a consistent schedule rather than chasing rapid growth. This account currently has 70.2K followers.

Top Hashtags

#atlbullpenweek (2) #braves (1)

Top Keywords

braves (8) cmchugh (3) pregame (2) good (2) time (2) star (2) atlanta (2) bullpen (2) atlbullpenweek (2) love (2) game (2) join (1) bats (1) bites (1) experience (1) featuring (1) guided (1) tour (1) food (1) samples (1) drinks (1) exclusive (1) access (1) watch (1) batting (1) practice (1) outfield (1) plus (1) chance (1) meet (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 144 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

4

Videos / Reels

8

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

Join us for Bats & Bites—a pregame experience featuring a guided tour, new food samples, drinks, and exclusive access t…

10.5K likes 24 comments
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"I got told at a young age that we're playing catch and not fetch." @dylanrlee74's career 2.64 ERA ranks ninth in Atla…

4.0K likes 65 comments 26.2K views Video
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I love this gig! I LOVE this team!

2.5K likes 26 comments
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🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗻. 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. Bullpen captain @vaminosway and his fellow @braves relievers walk @cmchugh through their pregame…

1.5K likes 21 comments 8.0K views Video
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The best lil birthday float 🛟

839 likes 29 comments
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I’m the same age he was in this picture. He’s been gone for 5 years now, and it feels like a lifetime ago in so many wa…

746 likes 21 comments
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It’s been a good time lately

602 likes 8 comments
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An absolute dream of a week

594 likes 9 comments
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Big weekend

561 likes 8 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @cmchugh

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Join us for Bats & Bites—a pregame experience featuring a guided tour, new food…
10.5K 24 view
2
"I got told at a young age that we're playing catch and not fetch." @dylanrlee…
4.0K 65 view
3
I love this gig! I LOVE this team!
2.5K 26 view
4
🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗻. 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. Bullpen captain @vaminosway and his fellow @braves relie…
1.5K 21 view
5
The best lil birthday float 🛟
839 29 view
6
I’m the same age he was in this picture. He’s been gone for 5 years now, and it…
746 21 view
7
It’s been a good time lately
602 8 view
8
An absolute dream of a week
594 9 view
9
Big weekend
561 8 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @cmchugh posts on Instagram

The creator maintains a sparse high-effort pace. This account posts less than once every ten days, falling well below the median frequency of 0.8 posts per week. Despite this low volume, the profile ranks 1240 out of 1606 based on frequency alone. A consistency score of zero indicates an erratic rhythm with no predictable pattern between uploads. Gaps between posts are long and irregular rather than following a set schedule. Fresh content most often appears on Monday or Thursday at 16:00 UTC. Marketers should not expect frequent updates or a reliable posting window for daily engagement. Because the cadence is so sparse, planning a campaign requires a long lead time to align with the rare moments of new activity. You cannot rely on a steady stream of content to maintain constant brand visibility. A partnership here works best as a slow burn rather than a rapid series of tied-in posts. Each post carries more weight because they occur so infrequently.

0.1

Posts / week

1514.1h

Avg gap between posts

Monday, Thursday, Friday

Peak posting days

16:00, 22:00, 15:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @cmchugh publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @cmchugh publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 16:00, 22:00, 15:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @cmchugh hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most often on Monday and Thursday at 16:00 UTC. The frequency of posting is low at 0.1 times per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @cmchugh's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

braves (8) cmchugh (3) pregame (2) good (2) time (2) star (2) atlanta (2) bullpen (2) atlbullpenweek (2) love (2) game (2) join (1) bats (1) bites (1) experience (1) featuring (1) guided (1) tour (1) food (1) samples (1) drinks (1) exclusive (1) access (1) watch (1) batting (1) practice (1) outfield (1) plus (1) chance (1) meet (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@cmchugh's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 4 1,490 5,962
Tuesday 1 868 868
Wednesday 1 257 257
Thursday 3 1,044 3,132
Friday 2 6,022 12,043
Sunday 1 603 603

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @cmchugh maintains output

1

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

1.7%

Active days

Posted at least once

1514.1h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @cmchugh's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

144

Avg Caption Chars

183

Median Chars

329

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 5 1.0K
Medium (40-100) 1 450
Long (100+) 6 2.9K

Long captions of over 100 characters earn the most engagement at 2.9K average. Medium captions perform the worst for this account with only 450 average.

Who This Audience Is

What @cmchugh's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count sits at less than one tenth of the typical creator average, placing this account in a smaller niche compared to broader market peers. The verified status and athlete categorization indicate an audience centered on sports and physical performance. Engagement rates are more than double the median, which means a brand message will land with more impact here than on most accounts of this scale. This higher interaction rate suggests that the content resonates well with those who follow it despite the smaller total reach. The profile fits the fitness and sports equipment category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

@cmchugh generates revenue primarily through brand partnerships and sponsored posts priced between $701 and $1,400. This creator sits below the median rank of 803, meaning their placement in the lower half of the tracked peer group makes them a value buy for advertisers. The quoted range functions as a ceiling to negotiate under rather than a set fee because of their lower relative ranking. However, the 2.71% engagement rate more than doubles the 1.11% median and justifies a premium over basic reach metrics. High interaction levels suggest that while the follower count is modest, the audience is active and attentive. This high engagement validates the upper end of the price band for any brand seeking meaningful connections. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 70.2K followers (Mid-Tier)

$702 – $1,404

Industry rate for mid-tier Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking in the lower portion of the field with a following 10 times smaller than the median indicates a niche reach. Engagement. The 2.71% rate sits well above the 1.11% median, meaning the audience is highly active. Hit-rate. Less than one in five posts beat the average by double, suggesting content consistency varies. Trajectory. A downward trend of 1.0% over recent weeks shows a shrinking follower base.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 70.2K followers
  • + 2.71% engagement rate beats the 1.11% tracked median
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @cmchugh reveals a mid-tier Instagram presence with 70,192 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 2.71%, averaging 1.9K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @cmchugh

How many followers does @cmchugh have on Instagram?

@cmchugh has 70,192 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mid-tier creator tier.

What is @cmchugh's Instagram engagement rate?

@cmchugh has an engagement rate of 2.71% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 1.9K likes per post.

How much does @cmchugh earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @cmchugh's estimated sponsorship value is $702 - $1,404 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @cmchugh published on Instagram?

@cmchugh has published 195 posts on Instagram.

What is @cmchugh's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 10,482 likes and 24 comments.

How often does @cmchugh post on Instagram?

@cmchugh posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 1514.1 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Monday, Thursday, Friday.

How does @cmchugh compare to other Instagram creators?

@cmchugh sits in the Mid-Tier creator tier alongside accounts like @m.h.mohammadian, @lenok_radionova, @franpena26.

Is @cmchugh verified on Instagram?

Yes, @cmchugh is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @cmchugh's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026