Photo Courtesy: Ava Schieffert
FOND DU LAC, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders welcomed in 1,602 fans during their final home game of the season on Friday night to break the 30,000-mark for the fifth time in franchise history, and the second time since 2019, when they welcomed 33,412 to Herr-Baker Field.
The Dock Spiders saw 32,721 fans attend home games in 2023, the second-highest attended season in franchise history.
Down the stretch, as the Dock Spiders fought for a potential playoff spot, Herr-Baker Field was the place to be, with over 1,000 fans at each of the final five home games. At home, the Dock Spiders gave the fans plenty to cheer about, as they tallied five home runs, 47 stolen bases, and three walk-off wins. Society Insurance donated a total of $250 to the Fond du Lac Area United Way for Dock Spiders home runs hit at home this season, while Silica For Your Home contributed a total of $2,350 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac for Dock Spiders stolen bases at Herr-Baker Field in 2023.
The Dock Spiders set a single-game franchise attendance record on June 7 during the second annual I-41 Showdown at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium against the Green Bay Rockers with 2,382 in attendance. The contest at the home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (High-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) featured a walk-off win on a game-ending walk. The Dock Spiders want to thank all fans and partners for their constant support throughout this season and look forward to seeing everyone at Herr-Baker Field next season!
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit dockspiders.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Dock Spiders as your favorite team.
