Originally Posted by
Enscheff
The Braves have drawn 2,027,617 fans so far in 2017. They have recently been averaging ~22k during weekday games, and ~32k during weekend games (less on Sundays).
They have 12 weekday games remaining (264k), and 6 weekend games remaining (192k). Considering 2 of the weekday games are a Monday double header, they are looking at ~450k or less the rest of the season.
The Braves will not top 2.5 million in attendance this season. Before the rebuild, the Braves averaged about the same attendance they are seeing now. I'm quite positive the Braves did not build a new ballpark with the goal of equaling the attendance they enjoyed at the Ted.
If folks are wondering why the Braves have shed so much payroll this season, these attendance figures are why.
If anyone wonders why the Braves are rushing prospects to generate excitement, these attendance figures are why.
This cash cow isn't generating the cash that was promised, and management is getting antsy. The Braves weren't supposed to be terrible in 2017. The attendance was supposed to be closer to 3 million than 2 million. I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few seats getting a little hot in the Braves FO.