Thursday, September 25, 2014

Attendance Review: 2014 Dunedin Blue Jays

Welcome to our first 2014 attendance review and our 4th attendance review post on the Dunedin Blue Jays, minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Background:

The Dunedin Blue Jays began play in the Florida State League in 1987. After three seasons playing at Grant Field, the Dunedin Blue Jays moved to Florida Exchange Stadium in 1990. Florida Exchange Stadium is also the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. The current population of Dunedin is 35,444.

Dunedin Blue Jays 2014:


Home Games: 70

Total attendance:  60,044 (up 18.44% from 2013: 50,695)

Average: 896 (up 16.66% from 2013: 768)

Highest attended game: 4,173 on Friday, July 4th vs Clearwater

Lowest attended game: 296 on Friday, Aug 15th vs Brevard County

Low point of average attendance: Game 13, May 5th (802)

Double headers: 3 (May 24, June 12, Aug 11)

Cancellations: 0

Notable rehab assignments: Jose Reyes, Edwin Encarnacion, Brett Lawrie, JA Happ, Casey Janssen

Other notable appearances: None

Breakdown:
(red highlight = below annual average of 896)

Overall:




(Note: the blank space in the middle of June indicates the Florida State League all-star break.)

By Month:




The following graph depicts the average attendance by month.




By Day:




Blue Jays attendance decreased 11.6% on the weekends compared to their average Monday through Thursday attendance.
  • Mon-Thurs average attendance: 889
  • Sat-Sun average attendance: 786
  • Difference: -11.6%

The following graph depicts the average attendance by day.




By Opponent:




By Starting Pitcher:




By Day/Night, Weekday/Weekend Splits: