WASHINGTON — Keith Hernandez was a Gold Glove first baseman and remains a popular Mets analyst on SNY, but his true calling may have been discovered this week. That’s Keith Hernandez, Twitter phenomenon.
In four days since reactivating an account he began in 2015 with the social media platform, Hernandez has gained more than 30,000 followers.
“It’s sick,” Hernandez said. “It’s like a nuclear reaction.”
Mickey Calloway’s presser this morning. Reyes starting at shortstop. It surprised. Plawecki catching. All matchups according to the manager. pic.twitter.com/M2PdWUozBt
Hernandez uses the Twitter handle “@kher8286” and is employing the platform in part to promote a website featuring Keith Hernandez merchandise.