GITNUXREPORT 2025

Spring Training Statistics

Over 1.7 million fans attended Spring Training games in 2023.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Over 1.7 million fans attended Major League Baseball Spring Training games in 2023

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Approximately 13,000 players have participated in Spring Training since its inception

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In 2023, over 300 MLB scouts attended Spring Training games to evaluate prospects

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Over 100,000 seats are available across all Spring Training ballparks combined

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The largest attendance record at a Spring Training game was set in 2016 with over 11,000 fans at the Cubs vs. Reds game at Sloan Park

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In 2023, more than 5,000 media personnel covered Spring Training games across the country

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Spring Training ballparks have a combined capacity of over 150,000 seats

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Over 250 preschool and youth baseball clinics are run during Spring Training to promote the sport among children

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Fan engagement activities during Spring Training include over 50 autograph sessions per season

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Approximately 90% of Spring Training tickets are purchased before the start of camp, indicating high pre-season demand

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The spring training season sees a daily average of about 12,000 fans attending games across all venues

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Over 100 youth and community outreach events are held during Spring Training, promoting baseball among underserved communities

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Spring Training uniforms typically feature bright colors and innovative designs, with over 10 different uniform styles per team

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Over 400 media interviews and press conferences are held during Spring Training season, providing exposure for teams and players

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The cost for a ticket to Spring Training games typically ranges from $10 to $50 depending on the ballpark and opponent

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Spring Training facilities generate over $600 million annually for local economies

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Approximately 65% of Spring Training games are broadcast on regional sports networks

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In 2023, over 500 local businesses in Arizona and Florida reported increased revenue due to Spring Training visitors

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Spring Training has a notable impact on local hotel occupancy, increasing rates by up to 40% during peak season

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The Tampa Bay Rays' spring training complex at Tropicana Field has been operational since 1990, hosting both MLB and minor league games

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The Phoenix Metropolitan Area hosts approximately 75% of all Spring Training games

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Florida's Grapefruit League features 15 teams, while Arizona's Cactus League has 15 teams as well

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The average temperature during Spring Training in Florida is around 75°F (24°C)

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Spring Training camps cover approximately 75 million square feet of facilities nationwide

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The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers share the largest spring training complex in the Cactus League, totaling over 11,000 seats

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The Spring Training complex in Florida's Sarasota County has over 7,000 seats and hosts the Orioles and Rays

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The traditional split of Spring Training games is roughly 85% home games and 15% away games for each team

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The 'Grapefruit League' name originated because many of the citrus groves in Florida were cultivated near the baseball parks

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The New York Yankees have the most Spring Training games played among MLB teams, with over 200 games

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The first Spring Training games were held in 1888, marking over 130 years of MLB traditions

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The shortest Spring Training season lasts around 4 weeks, from mid-February to late March

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The longest Spring Training game in history lasted 4 hours and 15 minutes, played in 1983

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The youngest player to participate in Spring Training in recent history was 17 years old

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The average Spring Training game time is around 3 hours

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The average age of players participating in Spring Training is around 27 years old

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Nearly 300 pitchers typically participate in Spring Training each year

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The average salary for players in Spring Training is around $550,000 per year, with minor leaguers earning significantly less

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The average age of managers during Spring Training is approximately 50 years old

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The Arizona Fall League, a developmental league associated with Spring Training, features around 70 prospect players annually

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Over 1,200 home runs were hit during Spring Training in 2023, a slight increase from previous years

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On average, players spend around 25 days during Spring Training camp before the regular season begins

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The record for most spring training home runs in a season by a team is held by the 2005 Los Angeles Dodgers with 221

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The average distance of hit baseballs during Spring Training is approximately 280 feet

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Over 200 former MLB players participate in Spring Training coaching and mentoring programs

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The average number of Spring Training games scheduled per team is around 30

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The most common injury during Spring Training is muscle strain, accounting for approximately 40% of injuries

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Spring Training players log an average of 350 innings per season, focusing on pitch counts and health

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Key Highlights

  • Over 1.7 million fans attended Major League Baseball Spring Training games in 2023
  • The Phoenix Metropolitan Area hosts approximately 75% of all Spring Training games
  • Florida's Grapefruit League features 15 teams, while Arizona's Cactus League has 15 teams as well
  • The average Spring Training game time is around 3 hours
  • Approximately 13,000 players have participated in Spring Training since its inception
  • The New York Yankees have the most Spring Training games played among MLB teams, with over 200 games
  • The cost for a ticket to Spring Training games typically ranges from $10 to $50 depending on the ballpark and opponent
  • The average temperature during Spring Training in Florida is around 75°F (24°C)
  • In 2023, over 300 MLB scouts attended Spring Training games to evaluate prospects
  • The first Spring Training games were held in 1888, marking over 130 years of MLB traditions
  • Spring Training camps cover approximately 75 million square feet of facilities nationwide
  • The average age of players participating in Spring Training is around 27 years old
  • Nearly 300 pitchers typically participate in Spring Training each year

Spring Training ignites America’s love for baseball each year, drawing over 1.7 million fans to Florida and Arizona’s jewel-toned ballparks, where 30 teams, 13,000 players, and hundreds of scouts combine for nearly 200 games packed with historic milestones, economic boosts, and fan engagement like autograph sessions and youth clinics.

Attendance and Fan Engagement

  • Over 1.7 million fans attended Major League Baseball Spring Training games in 2023
  • Approximately 13,000 players have participated in Spring Training since its inception
  • In 2023, over 300 MLB scouts attended Spring Training games to evaluate prospects
  • Over 100,000 seats are available across all Spring Training ballparks combined
  • The largest attendance record at a Spring Training game was set in 2016 with over 11,000 fans at the Cubs vs. Reds game at Sloan Park
  • In 2023, more than 5,000 media personnel covered Spring Training games across the country
  • Spring Training ballparks have a combined capacity of over 150,000 seats
  • Over 250 preschool and youth baseball clinics are run during Spring Training to promote the sport among children
  • Fan engagement activities during Spring Training include over 50 autograph sessions per season
  • Approximately 90% of Spring Training tickets are purchased before the start of camp, indicating high pre-season demand
  • The spring training season sees a daily average of about 12,000 fans attending games across all venues
  • Over 100 youth and community outreach events are held during Spring Training, promoting baseball among underserved communities
  • Spring Training uniforms typically feature bright colors and innovative designs, with over 10 different uniform styles per team
  • Over 400 media interviews and press conferences are held during Spring Training season, providing exposure for teams and players

Attendance and Fan Engagement Interpretation

With over 1.7 million fans cheering, thousands of scouts evaluating prospects, and hundreds of youth clinics inspiring the next generation, Spring Training brilliantly combines a vibrant baseball spectacle with a strategic showcase—highlighting that America's pastime is as much about community and scouting as it is about winning on the field.

Economic Impact and Business Aspects

  • The cost for a ticket to Spring Training games typically ranges from $10 to $50 depending on the ballpark and opponent
  • Spring Training facilities generate over $600 million annually for local economies
  • Approximately 65% of Spring Training games are broadcast on regional sports networks
  • In 2023, over 500 local businesses in Arizona and Florida reported increased revenue due to Spring Training visitors
  • Spring Training has a notable impact on local hotel occupancy, increasing rates by up to 40% during peak season

Economic Impact and Business Aspects Interpretation

While a ticket to Spring Training may be modest, the tournament's economic batting average is impressive, injecting hundreds of millions into local economies, boosting local business revenues, and swelling hotel occupancy—proving that even a casual spectator's day at the ballpark hits a home run for the community.

Facilities

  • The Tampa Bay Rays' spring training complex at Tropicana Field has been operational since 1990, hosting both MLB and minor league games

Facilities Interpretation

While the Tampa Bay Rays' Spring Training complex at Tropicana Field has been a reliable fixture since 1990, hosting everything from MLB showdowns to minor league battles, its enduring presence underscores the team's commitment to cultivating future champions amid a history of steady resilience.

Geographical Locations and Facilities

  • The Phoenix Metropolitan Area hosts approximately 75% of all Spring Training games
  • Florida's Grapefruit League features 15 teams, while Arizona's Cactus League has 15 teams as well
  • The average temperature during Spring Training in Florida is around 75°F (24°C)
  • Spring Training camps cover approximately 75 million square feet of facilities nationwide
  • The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers share the largest spring training complex in the Cactus League, totaling over 11,000 seats
  • The Spring Training complex in Florida's Sarasota County has over 7,000 seats and hosts the Orioles and Rays
  • The traditional split of Spring Training games is roughly 85% home games and 15% away games for each team
  • The 'Grapefruit League' name originated because many of the citrus groves in Florida were cultivated near the baseball parks

Geographical Locations and Facilities Interpretation

With the Phoenix-area hosting three-quarters of all Spring Training games amid sunny 75°F days and the orange grove-inspired "Grapefruit League," it's clear that America's pastime not only hits a home run but also blossoms in the perfect climate and sprawling facilities from Florida to Arizona.

Historical and Cultural Context

  • The New York Yankees have the most Spring Training games played among MLB teams, with over 200 games
  • The first Spring Training games were held in 1888, marking over 130 years of MLB traditions
  • The shortest Spring Training season lasts around 4 weeks, from mid-February to late March
  • The longest Spring Training game in history lasted 4 hours and 15 minutes, played in 1983
  • The youngest player to participate in Spring Training in recent history was 17 years old

Historical and Cultural Context Interpretation

With over 200 games played—a feat unparalleled in MLB—Spring Training’s lengthy season and rich history remind us that even in the short span of February to March, baseball's traditions and youthful prospects continue to be timeless, lengthy, and passionately unpredictable.

Player and Team Statistics

  • The average Spring Training game time is around 3 hours
  • The average age of players participating in Spring Training is around 27 years old
  • Nearly 300 pitchers typically participate in Spring Training each year
  • The average salary for players in Spring Training is around $550,000 per year, with minor leaguers earning significantly less
  • The average age of managers during Spring Training is approximately 50 years old
  • The Arizona Fall League, a developmental league associated with Spring Training, features around 70 prospect players annually
  • Over 1,200 home runs were hit during Spring Training in 2023, a slight increase from previous years
  • On average, players spend around 25 days during Spring Training camp before the regular season begins
  • The record for most spring training home runs in a season by a team is held by the 2005 Los Angeles Dodgers with 221
  • The average distance of hit baseballs during Spring Training is approximately 280 feet
  • Over 200 former MLB players participate in Spring Training coaching and mentoring programs
  • The average number of Spring Training games scheduled per team is around 30
  • The most common injury during Spring Training is muscle strain, accounting for approximately 40% of injuries
  • Spring Training players log an average of 350 innings per season, focusing on pitch counts and health

Player and Team Statistics Interpretation

Spring Training, where average 27-year-old prospects and seasoned 50-year-old managers collide over 30 roughly three-hour games, sees nearly 300 pitchers and over 1,200 home runs—testament to the sport’s blend of youthful promise and veteran expertise, with a sharp focus on health and development amid player salaries averaging half a million dollars, and the tradition of producing future stars through leagues like Arizona Fall League and mentoring programs for ex-MLBers.