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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 Rangers 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 | Sammy Sosa | 26.3 |
| 2002 | Jose Hernandez | 18.6 |
| 2002 | Robb Nen | 15.4 |
| 2002 | Kenny Rogers | 14.8 |
| 2002 | Rich Aurilia | 13.8 |
| 2002 | Ivan Rodriguez | 13.5 |
| 2002 | Scott Stewart | 10.9 |
| 2002 | Carlos Pena | 10.1 |
| 2002 | Kevin Mench | 9.0 |
| 2002 | Joey Eischen | 8.9 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Mike Coveyou, Tom Siegler, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
