I watch the Seattle Mariners; and, when they go to Tampa Bay to play the Rays the stadium is usually quite empty.
I'm always a little surprised by that since there are more Hispanic players than any other group (at least it seems like that to me) and Hispanics seem to like baseball; so, what's the problem?
Miami Sports...Heavy Sigh...
As a former denizen of South Florida for over 40 years, as a Dol-fan who was 10 when they had the perfect season, as one who still has a ‘97 World Series pennant on the wall, I can sum up the problem with Miami sports in two words..
Too hot.
There is nothing like sitting in direct sun, in the afternoon, when the temperature is 90 degrees with 90% humidity.
I hear they have recently added sun shades to Dolphin/Joe Robbie/Who-the-freak-cares Stadium.
I am torn between “it’s about time” and “too bad, too late.”
As for night games, the stadiums are not in the best parts of town. It is uncomfortable to go in the daytime, downright scary to go at night.
That, and the fact that just about everyone in South Florida is from somewhere else, means attendance is just pitiful.