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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 Brewers 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 | Ryan J. Braun | 23.9 |
| 2008 | Prince Fielder | 22.3 |
| 2008 | J.J. Hardy | 22.1 |
| 2008 | Ben Sheets | 16.1 |
| 2008 | Rickie Weeks | 15.9 |
| 2008 | Corey Hart | 14.8 |
| 2008 | Ron Belliard | 10.3 |
| 2008 | Dana Eveland | 8.5 |
| 2008 | Mark Loretta | 8.3 |
| 2008 | Bill Hall | 7.8 |
Correct responses by Rich Gordon, Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
