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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2004 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 2004 Phillies 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.
| 2004 | Scott Rolen | 32.3 |
| 2004 | Jimmy Rollins | 22.2 |
| 2004 | Johnny Estrada | 15.8 |
| 2004 | Pat Burrell | 14.3 |
| 2004 | Carlos Silva | 13.7 |
| 2004 | Mike Lieberthal | 12.9 |
| 2004 | Julio Franco | 9.4 |
| 2004 | Jason Michaels | 9.3 |
| 2004 | Ryan Madson | 8.9 |
| 2004 | Chase Utley | 7.1 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Dave Shaw, Don Maher and Michael J. Keenan
