Local spring training parks boast strong attendance

Red Sox, Orioles in top four of Florida Grapefruit League

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The crowd on the law at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers for a Spring Training game Sunday between the Twins and Orioles. Photo by Nathan Mayberg

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Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg turns a double play on the Twins Sunday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. Photo by Nathan Mayberg

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Pablo Reyes, who played four infield positions for the Boston Red Sox last year, was busy signing autographs for fans at Spring Training camp in Fort Myers Monday. Photo by Nathan Mayberg

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The Fort Myers spring training homes to the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins attracted more than 245,000 fans this season, placing them in the top four of Major League Baseball teams who play in the Florida Grapefruit League.

The Res Sox play at Lee County Parks & Recreation’s JetBlue Park and the Twins play at Hammond Stadium at Lee Health Sports Complex.

The Florida Sports Foundation announced the spring training attendance figures.

The Boston Red Sox reported total attendance of 129,801 at JetBlue. The Minnesota Twins drew 115,882 fans to the Lee Health Sports Complex, despite having one rainout.

Statewide, about 1.4 million fans attended 226 spring training games, for an average of 6,319 per game, during the course of 32 days, according to the foundation.

The 2024 Florida Spring Training attendance figure accounts for all games between Major League teams played in the state. Attendance is compiled daily by the Florida Sports Foundation, the State of Florida’s sports promotion and development organization and is verified by each team.

Lee County Sports Development and Lee County Parks & Recreation play an integral role in supporting spring training efforts. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau assists as well. The county’s tourist tax covers the debt service (bond payment) and major maintenance on the stadiums.