Grand Island wound up in third place during the 1930 season. The team was 23 1/2 games out of first place. They were fifth in batting and sixth in fielding. Their pitching kept them in third place.

Roster:
First base for the Grand Island team in 1930 was held down by Herman Cholcher. He averaged .337 as a regular at the first base spot.

The middle infield included James Dickinson He played short for 114 games and averaged .233.

Red Donovan played third for 66 games, and averaged .343.

Other infielders included Ray who played third for 42 games and averaged .211. Edward Kippert played second for 24 games and averaged .284.

Ed Bodie put on the catchers mask for 84 games for the Islanders in 1930. He averaged .289 and played in over 100 games total.

Outfielders:
Kenzie Kirkham played 60 games for Grand Island in 1930. The garden tender averaged .440 (yes that is .440). He did not play in enough games to be considered for league awards.

Russell Hibbs played in 61 games and averaged .257. Willcott 25 games .211 averaged. Olell (Odell) Newsham was in uniform for 71 games and averaged .241.

Pitchers:
Jule Long managed a 15-9 record in 26 games. He led the team with 207 strike outs.

Joe Wilman pitched in 24 games and had a 13-9 record.

Norman Jung was 10-10 in 27 appearances. He played in 54 games total and averaged .254.

Russell Hibbs was 7-9 in 22 games.

Newsham pitched in 28 games and had a 13-10 record.

Nelson was 1-4 in 11 games.

Chester Goebel pitched in 8 games and had a 2-1 record. He played in 54 games total and averaged .249 at the plate. Nebraska Minor League Baseball Home