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Why are Major League Baseball stadiums so large?
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:16 pm
Why are Major League Baseball stadiums so large? I understand some cities have a history of selling out every game every night, but it seems like the majority of cities have thousands of empty seats regularly. Sure they can sell out 15 to 20 games of an 81 game schedule, but is that really a reason to build a stadium for 45,000 people?
Why not build a stadium with the max capacity around 30,000? It would cost (usually the local government) tens if not millions of dollars less, increase scarcity by reducing supply, and create a more intimate atmosphere more often by having sold out stadiums.
Why not build a stadium with the max capacity around 30,000? It would cost (usually the local government) tens if not millions of dollars less, increase scarcity by reducing supply, and create a more intimate atmosphere more often by having sold out stadiums.
This post was edited on 5/23/17 at 10:17 pm
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Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:20 pm to LSUneaux
For post season play, good teams coming into town, weekend series, etc. it is not a money issue. They get revenue from TV. I mean, Tampa and Oakland basically have minor league attendance numbers.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:22 pm to LSUneaux
for awhile there some baseball teams shared the same stadium as pro football teams.
Reds/Bengals
Steelers/Pirates
Rams/Angels ( I think)
A's/Raiders (still going)
Mariners/Seahawks
Browns/Indians
Marlins/Dolphins
Braves/Falcons
Twins/Vikings
i'm sure i'm leaving some off.
Reds/Bengals
Steelers/Pirates
Rams/Angels ( I think)
A's/Raiders (still going)
Mariners/Seahawks
Browns/Indians
Marlins/Dolphins
Braves/Falcons
Twins/Vikings
i'm sure i'm leaving some off.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:23 pm to LSUneaux
They're really not.
When the Dodgers first came to L.A. they played in the Coliseum. 94,000.
Dodger stadium holds 56,000.
Most modern stadiums hold under 50,000.
When the Dodgers first came to L.A. they played in the Coliseum. 94,000.
Dodger stadium holds 56,000.
Most modern stadiums hold under 50,000.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:25 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
I'm somewhere in that second picture. Largest crowd for a baseball game in human history 
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:25 pm to LooseCannon22282
Giants/49ers
Mets/Jets
Yankees/Giants
Mariners/Seahawks
Astros/Oilers
Mets/Jets
Yankees/Giants
Mariners/Seahawks
Astros/Oilers
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:28 pm to Wally Sparks
yep
i did forget Candlestick Park. But eff the 49ers
i did forget Candlestick Park. But eff the 49ers
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:32 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
There is absolutely no foul room down RF and 1B
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:37 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
That's gotta be 275 in left field.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:42 pm to AUCE05
Looks closer to about 200 ft from plate to pole
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:58 pm to lsufball19
And the Dodgers game average attendance the last 10 years has been around 46,000 per game.
That's only 10,000 off capacity (which isn't bad for any attendance)...and Dodger Stadium is the largest capacity stadium in the nation.
That's only 10,000 off capacity (which isn't bad for any attendance)...and Dodger Stadium is the largest capacity stadium in the nation.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 11:46 pm to LSUneaux
It's a fixed asset for the most part and only does good for you. In easier terms, those seats are already built and dont require money being spent in the future besides easy repairs. With that said, when your team makes it to the playoffs, you better believe that gives a stadium so much more revenue to match their expenses when its all said and done.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 9:59 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:but they all get there in the 4th inning and leave after the 5th
And the Dodgers game average attendance the last 10 years has been around 46,000 per game.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 10:09 am to bee Rye
Rockies played in the old Mile High Stadium in '93 and '94. They moved to Coors Field when it opened for the '95 season.
ETA: Joe Girardi played on that Rockies team in Mile High Stadium.
ETA: Joe Girardi played on that Rockies team in Mile High Stadium.
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 10:11 am
Posted on 5/24/17 at 10:13 am to LSUneaux
Busch Stadium III could actually be a little bigger honestly.
Also the Cardinals shared Busch II with the football cardinals and the Rams.
Also the Cardinals shared Busch II with the football cardinals and the Rams.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 10:17 am to WestCoastAg
Haha I cant believe ive never seen that picture, that looks hilarious
Posted on 5/24/17 at 10:18 am to kilo
It could, but I dont think theres a good enough reason to do that. Only for playoffs 3-4 weekends a summer
Posted on 5/24/17 at 10:24 am to Wally Sparks
Phillies/Eagles as well I'm pretty sure.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 10:26 am to bee Rye
quote:
but they all get there in the 4th inning and leave after the 5th
but they still pay for 9 innings
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