[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by brewing

I posted a month ago about my work on a Doctorate. My topic is currently minor league baseball. I'm hoping to get some information from fans.
I ask that you please answer the following questions.

1. How many minor league baseball games have you attended in the past 3 years? close to 200

2. What is the biggest factor that brings you to the ballpark? promotions, day of week, newness of stadium, visiting team, or something else (please describe)
autographing, I also travel for work and have an alumni card (free admission) from my days as a bat boy so free entertainment
3. Have you stopped attending games? If so, why?nope, if anything I have began attending more (after "getting settled" in my career)

4. What promotion or marketing event would you recommend to the team? i love free cards, $1 beers and autograph days

5. How important is the newness of the stadium in your decision to attend a ball game? not super important as long as they aren't crap (looking at you sand gnats!)

6. How far will you travel to attend a minor league baseball game?depends on the players who are playing (big prospect, rehaber,etc.). Furthest so far is a little over 3 hours

7. Do you buy team branded merchandise?yes

8. Does the success of the team factor in your decision to attend games? no

9. How many different minor league ballparks have you visited in the past 5 years? honestly, close to 50-60

10. How much of a factor does parking and ticket prices have on your decision to attend the games? doesn't effect me! (Alumni card)

Posted answers above. I'd be willing to be interviewed as well.