Aviators Break Attendance Record
August 12, 2022 - Prospect League (Prospect)
Lafayette Aviators News Release
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - August 12, 2022 - In their second season at the new Loeb Stadium, the Lafayette Aviators broke their attendance record established only last year by attracting 1,549 fans per game - a 13% increase over the 2021 season. Total attendance was 44,511.
"It was another great summer at Loeb Stadium," stated Aviators General Manager, David Krakower. "We are so appreciative of our fans and sponsors who make the magic happen at the ballpark and enjoy the entertainment we offer."
The team responded to the great fan support by winning 62% of the games played at Loeb Stadium.
Similar to record breaking attendance, the Aviators continued to expand their philanthropic mission in 2022, by generating in excess of $35,000 in funds for local non-profit organizations.
On the field, leading the Aviators was Brandon Daniels, from Lee University in Cleveland, TN with a .325 batting average good for 9th place in the Prospect League. Gyeongju Kim, from Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA led the Aviators on the mound with a 3.41 earned run average and 72 strikeouts in 55 innings. Kim finished 2nd in the Prospect League in strike outs and earn run average.
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