Mott the Hoople
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This season the Guardians drew 1,834,068 fans to Progressive Field. That's a 41% increase over attendance for the 2022 AL Central Champions. That is a tremendous achievement for the entire organization. Congrats to everybody involved.
But my question is this: Why? How did they do it?
The 22 Guardians were a very likable team. Lots of young, exciting players. Lots of very exciting games and comeback wins. The 22 G's averaged a shade over 17,000 fans per game. But due to doubleheaders there were only 76 dates.
The 23 G's showed flaws from the start. Key pitching injuries sort of let the air out of the balloon for some. But the fans kept coming. They averaged over 23,500 fans per game this season. That's more than Baltimore, Detroit, and other bigger cities. About the same as Minnesota and Arizona.
So why did going to the Guardians games become the thing to do this summer?
Well, the weather was much better.
I think the main difference was the team just marketed the hell for discounted tickets. Every series had some sort of special pricing. The SRO and monthly passes were popular. Yes, they had giveaways. Yes, there were lots of fireworks.
This is great news for the future of the franchise. Just when the renovations are starting.
So, what are your thoughts? Was it the team, or was it the marketing?
But my question is this: Why? How did they do it?
The 22 Guardians were a very likable team. Lots of young, exciting players. Lots of very exciting games and comeback wins. The 22 G's averaged a shade over 17,000 fans per game. But due to doubleheaders there were only 76 dates.
The 23 G's showed flaws from the start. Key pitching injuries sort of let the air out of the balloon for some. But the fans kept coming. They averaged over 23,500 fans per game this season. That's more than Baltimore, Detroit, and other bigger cities. About the same as Minnesota and Arizona.
So why did going to the Guardians games become the thing to do this summer?
Well, the weather was much better.
I think the main difference was the team just marketed the hell for discounted tickets. Every series had some sort of special pricing. The SRO and monthly passes were popular. Yes, they had giveaways. Yes, there were lots of fireworks.
This is great news for the future of the franchise. Just when the renovations are starting.
So, what are your thoughts? Was it the team, or was it the marketing?