Monday, February 12, 2018

Dunedin Blue Jays 2017 Attendance Review

Welcome to our 5th attendance review of 2017 and the 11th 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 2017:

 Home Games: 69
Total attendance: 38,956 (down 22% from 2016: 50,063)
Average attendance: 572 (down 25% from 2016: 770)
Highest attended game: 4,527 on Monday, July 3rd vs Daytona
Lowest attended game: 291 on Tuesday, August 22nd vs Florida
Average Time of Game: 2 hours, 43 minutes
Double headers: 1 (May 25)
Cancellations: 0
Notable rehab assignments: Josh Donaldon, Troy Tulowitzki
Other notable appearances: None

 Breakdown:
(red highlight = below 2016 annual average of 572)

 Overall:


By Month:
The following graph depicts the average attendance by month.


By Day:



Blue Jays attendance increased 5% on the weekend compared to their average Monday through Thursday attendance.
  • Mon-Thurs average attendance: 559 (38 games)
  • Fri-Sun average attendance: 588 (31 games)
  • Difference: 5%
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.


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