Yankee Stadium mystery: Where did the Yankees find 41k fans
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Despite being the second-highest payroll team in MLB for 2023, the Yankees are entering the offseason early this year, and their final home game at Yankee Stadium didn’t reflect the fanfare one might expect, despite what the attendance numbers suggest.
The 46,537-capacity home of the Yankees look empty as they hosted the Arizona team. However, it appears that the Yankees calculate their attendance figures based on ticket sales rather than the actual number of people present at the game. This resulted in a highly exaggerated announced attendance of 41,096, even though the real crowd in the stands likely didn’t surpass 4,000 individuals.
The Yankees’ miscalculation
Severe weather in New York led to the rescheduling of the Yankees’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks from Saturday to Monday. Originally anticipated to draw a large crowd due to Aaron Judge bobblehead night, the game on Monday saw a sparse turnout of Yankees fans who made the trek to the Bronx for the afternoon matchup.
Yankees announced an attendance of 41,096 for today’s game https://t.co/FQKBNq6pJb
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) September 25, 2023
While barely a few hundred attended the game, the franchise put an impossible figure of 41,096.
On a positive note, the fans who did attend the game witnessed an exciting comeback victory and had the chance to collect numerous foul balls. Despite the sparse turnout, those in attendance found humor in the announced attendance figure because, frankly, it didn’t align with the visible crowd.
Announced crowd of 41,096 at Yankee Stadium today…. pic.twitter.com/BEqKz7SyG9
— Maryland Dave (@marylanddave) September 25, 2023
This was the turnout for the Yankees final home game of the season.
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) September 26, 2023
It was a makeup game — but the announced attendance was 41,096.
That’s because MLB counts tickets sold as attendance (not how many people actually show up).
Add in no-shows, and the difference is substantial. pic.twitter.com/KccwR3HIgP
They have just announced an attendance of 41,096 https://t.co/uzALiBJSLI
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) September 25, 2023
41,096 is today's announced attendance at Yankee Stadium.
— David Wright™© ❌️ (@LongFlyBall) September 25, 2023
Mmmmmm-hmmmmm….. pic.twitter.com/EGFv7dIlrf
the yankees just announced an attendance of 41,096 for today's game pic.twitter.com/PDbLckA79I
— tom dorsa (@TomDorsa) September 25, 2023
Announced attendance: 41,096.
— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) September 25, 2023
LMFAOOO https://t.co/ITWkV6ks08
This was the New York Yankees last home game of the season
— George Jarjour (@GeorgeOnTap) September 26, 2023
announced attendance was 41,096.
That’s cause MLB counts ticket sold as attendance. As you can see not everyone showed up 😅😅 pic.twitter.com/NiJ0jSW8u8
@SoDuTw @SeanRossSapp New York Yankees announced attendance today 41,096. How dare they! pic.twitter.com/qdYXZXl6dP
— PG (@pg6747) September 25, 2023
Yankees attendance today – 41,096
— GrandOLTeam (@JBLuvsCeltic) September 25, 2023
Yes – I know how they count this. Just having a little fun. pic.twitter.com/kAtCQBBSy7
The #Yankees announced an attendance of 41,096.
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) September 25, 2023
The actual number is closer to 41.
Paid attendance 41,096. Actually attendance 96! 😂 https://t.co/xrIAOGk4ZD
— Dan Insinga (@DanInsinga) September 25, 2023
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