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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2002 Win Shares Leaders
Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S
https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Derek+Bain
Identify the 2002 Cubs leaders in total Win Shares based on the Hardball Retrospective “Original” rosters. Each player is listed as a member of the “original” team that he signed his first professional contract with. Ken Griffey Jr. would be a member of the Mariners for the duration of his career in this scenario while Mike Piazza is considered a member of the Dodgers.
| 2002 | Rafael Palmeiro | 22.5 |
| 2002 | Eric Hinske | 21.4 |
| 2002 | Greg Maddux | 19.3 |
| 2002 | Jamie Moyer | 16.1 |
| 2002 | Kerry Wood | 11.9 |
| 2002 | Kyle Lohse | 11.5 |
| 2002 | Steve Trachsel | 10.3 |
| 2002 | Corey Patterson | 9.2 |
| 2002 | Matt Franco | 8.9 |
| 2002 | Jon Garland | 8.6 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
