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3RunHomer · 05-13-2018, 10:40 PM

I’m running the Orioles. In 2021 attendance per game was 27,740, which wasn’t terrible but wasn’t great either.

When I extended Sisco’s contract there was a spike in fan interest. I decided to see what would happen if I brought in more “extremely popular” rated players.

First I signed free agent closer Craig Kimbrel. I don’t know why, but he’s extremely popular in Baltimore. Fan interest rose again and we sold more season tickets.

Encouraged, I decided to make a big splash. I traded with St Louis to bring Manny Machado back to Baltimore. The fans were ecstatic and fan interest zoomed up to 72.

Average Attendance
2021: 27,740
2022: 45,851
65.3% increase

Revenue per game increased $300,000.

A few “extremely popular” rated players can make a big difference in your attendance and revenue. And some of them aren’t expensive to sign. For example half-star rated free agent RP Nate Smith is rated “extremely popular” in Baltimore and I could sign him for the minimum. There are lots of odd opportunities like that.

PS — Our attendance increase wasn’t because our record improved. The big spike in attendance was projected on the finances page before the season even started. It projected that our attendance would average nearly 47,000 per game. All based on bringing in 2 new extremely popular players, and extending the extremely popular Sisco.

05-13-2018, 10:40 PM	#1
3RunHomer Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 23	How I raised atttendance 65% by adding 2 popular players I’m running the Orioles. In 2021 attendance per game was 27,740, which wasn’t terrible but wasn’t great either. When I extended Sisco’s contract there was a spike in fan interest. I decided to see what would happen if I brought in more “extremely popular” rated players. First I signed free agent closer Craig Kimbrel. I don’t know why, but he’s extremely popular in Baltimore. Fan interest rose again and we sold more season tickets. Encouraged, I decided to make a big splash. I traded with St Louis to bring Manny Machado back to Baltimore. The fans were ecstatic and fan interest zoomed up to 72. Average Attendance 2021: 27,740 2022: 45,851 65.3% increase Revenue per game increased $300,000. A few “extremely popular” rated players can make a big difference in your attendance and revenue. And some of them aren’t expensive to sign. For example half-star rated free agent RP Nate Smith is rated “extremely popular” in Baltimore and I could sign him for the minimum. There are lots of odd opportunities like that. PS — Our attendance increase wasn’t because our record improved. The big spike in attendance was projected on the finances page before the season even started. It projected that our attendance would average nearly 47,000 per game. All based on bringing in 2 new extremely popular players, and extending the extremely popular Sisco.