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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 Rockies 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 | Matt Holliday | 22.6 |
| 2008 | Chris Iannetta | 15.4 |
| 2008 | Brad Hawpe | 15.4 |
| 2008 | Aaron Cook | 14.7 |
| 2008 | Chone Figgins | 13.4 |
| 2008 | Garrett Atkins | 13.3 |
| 2008 | Ubaldo Jimenez | 12.8 |
| 2008 | Jody Gerut | 12.4 |
| 2008 | Clint Barmes | 10.9 |
| 2008 | Juan Uribe | 8.2 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
