MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins posted abysmal attendance numbers this week, averaging 6,556 fans in a three-game series with the New York Mets.
It was their lowest reported totals since 2006 and the lowest since moving to Marlins Park in 2012. However, reported attendance numbers by the Marlins have been suspect for years. Many games had a noticeably lower number of fans in the stands than the official attendance reported.
Having a more accurate count is something the new ownership group, led by CEO Derek Jeter, seeks.
“One of the qualities of running a first-class organization is honesty, and we have been and we will continue to run this organization, we’re going to be transparent and we’re going to be honest about it,” Jeter said.