In MLB, the formula is simple: if owners and general managers put together a strong, competitive team, fans will likely show a lot of interest.
Of course, other variables come into play in fan attendance (distance from downtown, what the park has to offer, etc.) but in most cases, fans will show up if the team is competitive.
The Philadelphia Phillies are experiencing this as we speak.
“Philadelphia Phillies season ticket sales are up 50% since last season’s World Series run,” Front Office Sports tweeted.
Philadelphia Phillies season ticket sales are up 50% since last season's World Series run. pic.twitter.com/EdXbFGqK5D
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 20, 2023
A 50 percent increase is significant, and it goes to show that if you put together a strong roster that can actually bring positive emotions to fans, they will fill the stadium night after night.
The Phillies just went to the World Series last October, and while they lost in six games against the Houston Astros, supporters enjoyed their run and they made even more upgrades for the future.
The Phils, among other things, gave $300 million to Trea Turner to be their shortstop, and he can make a real difference both in the lineup and on the field.
Fans loved that signing, and the player is red-hot for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
It’s important to point out that fans aren’t even going to see Bryce Harper, the team’s best player, on the field until June or July, yet they are showing an increased interest to attend games anyway.
This is what happens when you have Kyle Schwarber, Turner, Harper, Nick Castellanos, J.T. Realmuto, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and lots of additional stars.
We sincerely hope other teams would be as committed to win as the Phillies.
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