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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 Orioles 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 | Nick Markakis | 23.8 |
| 2008 | Brian Roberts | 21.8 |
| 2008 | Jayson Werth | 18.5 |
| 2008 | Mike Mussina | 17.0 |
| 2008 | Jerry Hairston Jr. | 12.1 |
| 2008 | Mike Fontenot | 11.9 |
| 2008 | Willie Harris | 10.5 |
| 2008 | Jim R. Johnson | 8.2 |
| 2008 | Gregg Zaun | 7.6 |
| 2008 | John Maine | 6.9 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem
