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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2008 Win Shares Leaders
Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S
Identify the 2008 Diamondbacks 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.
| 2008 | Dan Uggla | 23.8 |
| 2008 | Carlos Quentin | 22.8 |
| 2008 | Stephen Drew | 21.5 |
| 2008 | Brandon Webb | 20.8 |
| 2008 | Jack Cust | 18.9 |
| 2008 | Conor Jackson | 17.3 |
| 2008 | Lyle Overbay | 14.7 |
| 2008 | Chris Snyder | 14.2 |
| 2008 | Mark Reynolds | 13.4 |
| 2008 | Jose Valverde | 13.0 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr. and Rod Humphrey
