GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Minor League Baseball Game Duration Statistics

The average duration of Minor League Baseball games is around 3 hours.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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In this post, we will explore various statistics related to the duration of minor league baseball games. From average game lengths over the years to notable records and rule changes impacting game time, we’ll delve into the factors influencing the duration of these matches. Stay tuned to uncover the insights behind the numbers shaping the pace of minor league baseball.

Statistic 1

"The average minor league baseball game lasted 2 hours and 49 minutes in 2019"

Statistic 2

"The longest minor league baseball game in history lasted for 33 innings."

Statistic 3

"A mere 41.1% of minor league games were completed in less than three hours in 2016."

Statistic 4

"Only 9% of 3,312 minor league games went to extra innings in 2015."

Statistic 5

"The average time of a nine-inning baseball game in the Minor Leagues was 2 hours and 52 minutes in 2011."

Statistic 6

"In 2018, Minor League baseball introduced a 15-second pitch clock to reduce game length."

Statistic 7

"Rule changes in 2019 reduced the average Minor League game time by 12 minutes."

Statistic 8

"In 2017, the overall average Minor League baseball game duration was 2 hours 55 minutes."

Statistic 9

"In 2014, 43% of all minor league games lasted longer than 3 hours."

Statistic 10

"Average minor league baseball game length in 2013 was around 2 hours and 52 minutes."

Statistic 11

"In 2015, only 2% of minor league games lasted 4 hours or more."

Statistic 12

"During the 2018 season, the implementation of pitch clocks decreased average minor league game times by 13 minutes."

Statistic 13

"New rules implemented in 2019 allowed only three “defensive timeouts” per game, reducing average game duration by about 5 minutes."

Statistic 14

"In a 2016 study, minor league baseball games lasted an average of 3 hours, which is notably more extended than MLB games."

Statistic 15

"In 2016, a minor league baseball game between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Rochester Red Wings lasted 6 hours 24 minutes, breaking the International League record."

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"On average, a double-A minor league baseball game in 2019 lasted about 2 hours, 51 minutes."

Statistic 17

"The 2017 Mundial Sub-23, a minor league baseball event, saw games averaging 3 hours and 10 minutes."

Statistic 18

"In the last decade, minor league baseball games have seen a gradual increase in the length of games by around 12 minutes on average."

Overall, the statistics reveal a trend towards efforts to reduce the duration of minor league baseball games over the years, with various measures being introduced to achieve this, such as pitch clocks and rule changes. While game lengths can vary significantly, the data indicates that there has been progress in shortening the average length of minor league baseball games, albeit with fluctuations from year to year. With ongoing modifications and adaptations to the game’s regulations, there is a continued focus on improving the overall efficiency and pace of minor league baseball games.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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