Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Attendance Review: 2015 Dunedin Blue Jays

Welcome to our 9th 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 Tampa Bay area fan behavior since 2007.

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 2015:


Home Games: 70

Total attendance: 52,669 (down 12.28% from 2014: 60,044)

Average attendance: 798 (down 11% from 2014: 896)

Highest attended game: 5,188 on Friday, July 3rd vs Brevard County

Lowest attended game: 336 on Tuesday, June 30th vs Fort Myers

Average Time of Game: 2 hours, 37 minutes

Double headers: 4 (June 13, July 31, Aug 2, Sep 1)

Cancellations: 0

Notable rehab assignments: None

Other notable appearances: None

Breakdown:
(red highlight = below 2015 annual average of 798)

Overall:




By Month:




The following graph depicts the average attendance by month.




By Day:




Blue Jays attendance increased 19% on the weekend compared to their average Monday through Thursday attendance.
  • Mon-Thurs average attendance: 719
  • Fri-Sun average attendance: 893
  • Difference: 19%

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:




This chart depicts how attendance reacted from one starter to the next. If a pitcher is a great draw, the percentage between he and the prior starter should be higher.