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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 Tigers 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 | Curtis Granderson | 20.4 |
| 2008 | Cody Ross | 16.9 |
| 2008 | Jair Jurrjens | 10.9 |
| 2008 | Francisco Cordero | 10.9 |
| 2008 | Jesse Carlson | 9.3 |
| 2008 | Brandon Inge | 8.9 |
| 2008 | Jack Hannahan | 8.5 |
| 2008 | Gabe Kapler | 8.0 |
| 2008 | Omar Infante | 8.0 |
| 2008 | Justin Verlander | 8.0 |
Correct responses by Rich Gordon, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Rod Humphrey and Michael J. Keenan
