MiLB Clubs Attract Over 41.4 Million Fans
Published on September 15, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1) News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-Minor League Baseball remained an attractive form of affordable family entertainment again this season. The 15 leagues and 176 clubs drew 41,432,456 fans in 10,379 openings for an average crowd of 3,992. This season's total attendance is only 0.5% less than last year when the industry attracted more than 41.6 million patrons.
The Eastern, Florida State and Midwest Leagues, along with 21 clubs, established new season records, helping Minor League Baseball top the 41.3 million fan mark for the sixth consecutive year.
"Once again, Minor League Baseball is showing its resiliency in the current economic conditions," Minor League Baseball President Pat O'Conner said. "While the economy sputters in many areas of the country, our fans continue to respond to our product. For Minor League Baseball to be down less than one percent in season attendance is truly a testament to the loyalty of our fans and the hard work of our teams.
"Had we not experienced difficult weather and had 100 games postponed in August, it is possible we would have recognized an increase in attendance this year.
"Playoff attendance has been strong, with many post-season series drawing far better than in years past. We are very pleased with our 2010 results and the energy and momentum we have carried into our playoff season," O'Conner added.
2010 Attendance by Leagues
International 6,942,740 Florida State 1,182,581
Pacific Coast 7,032,545 Midwest 4,184,843
Mexican 2,714,955 South Atlantic 3,223,655
Eastern 3,966,241 New York-Penn 1,829,755
Southern 2,209,830 Northwest 885,025
Texas 2,942,930 Appalachian 289,929
California 1,566,501 Pioneer 650,389
Carolina 1,810,537 Total 41,432,456
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