Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
- The Chicago White Sox's pope-themed hat promotion became unexpectedly popular among fans.
- MLB teams are using creative giveaways to boost attendance, with an average of 29,618 fans this season, the highest since 2017.
- Promotions include the New York Mets' fake glasses and mustaches for Bobby Valentine Disguise Night and the Texas Rangers' Nolan Ryan bloody lip jersey.
- Bobbleheads remain a popular giveaway item, alongside unique promotions like the Brewers' bar dice sets for fans 21 and over.
- Innovative rules like the pitch clock have contributed to increased fan interest, along with clever giveaways.
The Chicago White Sox's pope-themed hat promotion started as a limited event but gained immense popularity among fans. This reflects a broader trend in Major League Baseball (MLB) where teams are utilizing creative promotions to attract more spectators.
This season, MLB has seen an average attendance of 29,618 fans per game, the highest figure since 2017. Notable promotions include the New York Mets' fake glasses and mustaches for Bobby Valentine Disguise Night and the Texas Rangers' giveaway of a Nolan Ryan bloody lip jersey.
Bobbleheads continue to be a favorite among fans, but teams are also exploring unique promotional items. For example, the Milwaukee Brewers distributed 25,000 bar dice sets to fans aged 21 and over, resulting in a crowd of 40,625 at their game.
In addition to these giveaways, new rules such as the pitch clock have been credited with increasing fan interest. Teams are recognizing the need for innovative promotions to keep up with the growing demand for unique experiences at the ballpark.
教皇帽、血迹衬衫和众多摇头娃娃：大联盟球队吸引球迷的创意方式
芝加哥白袜队的教皇主题帽子促销最初是一个有限的活动，但在球迷中获得了巨大的受欢迎程度。这反映了大联盟（MLB）中更广泛的趋势，球队正在利用创意促销来吸引更多观众。
本赛季，MLB的平均每场观众人数为29,618，是自2017年以来的最高数字。值得注意的促销活动包括纽约大都会队为巴比·瓦伦丁伪装之夜提供的假眼镜和胡须，以及德克萨斯游骑兵队赠送的诺兰·瑞安血唇衬衫。
摇头娃娃仍然是球迷的最爱，但球队也在探索独特的促销项目。例如，密尔沃基酿酒师队向21岁及以上的球迷分发了25,000个酒吧骰子套装，结果他们的比赛吸引了40,625名观众。
除了这些赠品，像投球计时器这样的新规则也被认为促进了球迷的兴趣。球队意识到需要创新的促销活动，以跟上对独特球场体验日益增长的需求。