Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Attendance Review: 2010 Dunedin Blue Jays

Welcome to our 5th attendance review post on the Dunedin Blue Jays, minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. This post continues our series of looking back at trends in area fan behavior.

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 2010:


Home Games: 69

Total attendance:  36,892 (up 3.39% from 2009: 35,683)

Average: 576 (down 1.54% from 2009: 585)

Highest attended game: 1,696 on Saturday, April 24th vs Clearwater

Lowest attended game: 221 on Tuesday, June 29th vs Clearwater

Low point of average attendance: Game 61, August 19th (561)

Double headers: 6 (Apr 19, May 30, Jun 22, Aug 6, Aug 8, Aug 26)

Cancellations: 0

Notable rehab assignments: None

Other notable appearances: None

Breakdown:
(red highlight = below annual average of 586)

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 increased 20% on the weekends compared to their average Monday through Thursday attendance.
  • Mon-Thurs average attendance: 557
  • Sat-Sun average attendance: 692
  • Difference: +20%

The following graph depicts the average attendance by day.




The following chart looks at how often daily attendance increases when compared to the day prior.




By Opponent:




By Starting Pitcher: