1928 Indianapolis Indians Roster
American Association (AA) - Class: AA
Team Record: 99-68
Finished 1st in the AA
Manager: Bruno Betzel (99-68)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Ballpark: West Washington Street Park
Attendance: 162,992, Avg. 1,952
1928 Indianapolis Indians StatisticsTeam Record: 99-68
Finished 1st in the AA
Manager: Bruno Betzel (99-68)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Ballpark: West Washington Street Park
Attendance: 162,992, Avg. 1,952
The Indianapolis Indians of the American Association ended the 1928 season with a record of 99 wins and 68 losses, finishing first in the AA.
Bruno Betzel served as manager.
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| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Anderson | R | R | August 20, 1893 | 5'9" | 174 | |
| Clyde Barnhart | R | R | December 29, 1895 | 5'10" | 155 | Buck Valley, PA US |
| Bruno Betzel | R | R | December 6, 1894 | 5'9" | 158 | Chattanooga, OH US |
| Vern Blenkiron | S | R | September 12, 1901 | 6'1" | 180 | Wausa, NE US |
| Danny Boone | R | R | July 28, 1903 | 5'10" | 180 | Trotwood, OH US |
| Erv Brame | L | R | October 12, 1901 | 6'2" | 190 | Big Rock, TN US |
| Dick Burrus | L | L | January 29, 1898 | 5'11" | 175 | Hatteras, NC US |
| Bill Burwell | L | R | March 27, 1895 | 5'11" | 175 | Jarbalo, KS US |
| Adam Comorosky | R | R | December 9, 1904 | 5'10" | 167 | Swoyersville, PA US |
| Bud Connolly | R | R | May 25, 1901 | 5'8" | 154 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Paul Florence | S | R | April 22, 1900 | 6'1" | 185 | Chicago, IL US |
| Fred Haney | R | R | April 25, 1896 | 5'6" | 170 | Albuquerque, NM US |
| Walter Holke | S | L | December 25, 1892 | 6'1" | 185 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Baby Doll Jacobson | R | R | August 16, 1890 | 6'3" | 215 | Cable, IL US |
| Len Koenecke | L | R | January 18, 1904 | 5'11" | 180 | Baraboo, WI US |
| Herman Layne | R | R | February 13, 1901 | 5'11" | 165 | New Haven, WV US |
| Gorham Leverett | R | R | March 29, 1894 | 5'11" | 190 | Georgetown, TX US |
| Wid Matthews | L | L | October 20, 1896 | 5'8" | 155 | Raleigh, IL US |
| Herman Meyers | ||||||
| Ralph Miller | R | R | February 29, 1896 | 6'0" | 190 | Fort Wayne, IN US |
| Walter Mueller | R | R | December 6, 1894 | 5'8" | 160 | Central, MO US |
| Eddie Onslow | L | L | February 17, 1893 | 6'0" | 170 | Meadville, PA US |
| Johnny Riddle | R | R | October 3, 1905 | 5'11" | 190 | Clinton, SC US |
| Reb Russell | L | L | March 12, 1889 | 5'11" | 185 | Jackson, MS US |
| Ferdie Schupp | R | L | January 16, 1891 | 5'10" | 150 | Louisville, KY US |
| By Speece | R | R | January 6, 1897 | 5'11" | 170 | West Baden Springs, IN US |
| Roy Spencer | R | R | February 22, 1900 | 5'10" | 168 | Scranton, NC US |
| Steve Swetonic | R | R | August 13, 1903 | 5'11" | 185 | Mount Pleasant, PA US |
| Rabbit Warstler | R | R | September 13, 1903 | 5'7" | 150 | North Canton, OH US |
| Walter Wolf | R | L | June 10, 1900 | 5'10" | 163 | Hartford, CT US |
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| Emil Yde | S | L | January 28, 1900 | 5'11" | 165 | Great Lakes, IL US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
