Statistics About The Average Game Time Mlb

In this post, we explore the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball game lengths over the decades, from the brisk affairs of the 1950s to the extended matchups of recent years. By examining key statistics from different eras, we uncover trends and variations in the average game time, shedding light on how the sport has evolved over time. From the record highs of recent seasons to the historic lows of the past, these figures offer a glimpse into the changing rhythms of America’s favorite pastime.

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"The average Major League Baseball game in 2020 lasted 3 hours and 7 minutes."

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"The 2019 season’s average game time 3 hours and 5 minutes, trailing only to 2017’s record of 3 hours and 8 minutes."

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"As of June 2021, the average time of a ninth-inning MLB game had ballooned to a record 3 hours and 16 minutes."

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"In the 1970s, the average length of an MLB game was approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes."

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"In 1981, the average length of a baseball game was 2 hours and 33 minutes."

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"In the 2014 postseason, the average length of a Major League Baseball game increased to 3 hours and 35 minutes."

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"MLB games were averagely 2 hours and 56 minutes long in 2015."

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"The average time of MLB games dropped to 2 hours and 55 minutes in 2018."

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"Dodgers games were the longest in MLB, averaging 3 hours and 13 minutes, 6 minutes longer than the league average in 2019."

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"The average time of game in the 1960s was 2 hours and 30 minutes."

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"In first 2 weeks of 2021 MLB season, the average game length was down to 3 hours 6 minutes."

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"The average time of nine-inning American League games in 1979 was 2 hours, 37 minutes."

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"In 2010, the average game time in major league baseball was 2 hours and 50 minutes."

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"The average time of game in the 1950s was 2 hours and 21 minutes."

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"Between 2010 and 2019, the average length of an MLB game increased by around 10%."

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"In 1920, the average length of a baseball game was around 1 hour and 47 minutes."

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"During the 2021 season, the Chicago Cubs have played the longest games on average, sitting at 3 hours and 19 minutes."

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"from 1947 to 1955, the average length of a nine-inning Major League Baseball game was two hours and six minutes."

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"In 1991, the average time of a Major League Baseball game was 2 hours and 52 minutes."

The statistics regarding the average length of Major League Baseball games over the years show a clear trend of games increasing in duration, with fluctuations along the way. Starting from around 2 hours and 30 minutes in the 1970s, the average game time has steadily risen to over 3 hours in recent years, with notable spikes seen in specific seasons like 2017 and the 2014 postseason. While there have been occasional decreases, such as in 2018 and the first 2 weeks of the 2021 season, the overall trajectory indicates a significant increase in game length, culminating in record times like the 3 hours and 16 minutes seen in June 2021.