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Grapefruit League sets spring-training attendance record

The 15 teams in Florida's Grapefruit League drew an average of 6,640 fans a game.

The numbers for spring attendance are in: The 15 teams in Florida's Grapefruit League drew an average of 6,640 fans a game, as the move of the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota and and a strong showing by Atlanta and the Twins provided a boost. The per-game average beat the record set in 2008.

Team Total Games Average
New York Yankees 158,611 15 10,574
Philadelphia Phillies 132,331 14 9,452
Minnesota Twins 104,712 13 8,055
Boston Red Sox 123,997 16 7,750
Atlanta Braves 106,065 14 7,576
Detroit Tigers 112,560 15 7,504
St. Louis Cardinals 96,910 14 6,922
Baltimore Orioles 102,219 15 6,815
Tampa Bay Rays 97,971 15 6,531
New York Mets 84,707 17 4,983
Pittsburgh Pirates 68,184 14 4,870
Florida Marlins 72,574 15 4,838
Toronto Blue Jays 52,550 11 4,777
Washington Nationals 54,452 12 4,538
Houston Astros 59,784 15 3,986

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