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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 Phillies 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 | Chase Utley | 31.5 |
| 2008 | Jimmy Rollins | 21.9 |
| 2008 | Ryan Howard | 21.1 |
| 2008 | Pat Burrell | 21.0 |
| 2008 | Cole Hamels | 17.9 |
| 2008 | Gavin Floyd | 14.7 |
| 2008 | Marlon Byrd | 14.4 |
| 2008 | Scott Rolen | 12.2 |
| 2008 | Brad Ziegler | 11.7 |
| 2008 | Nick Punto | 11.5 |
Correct responses by Rich Gordon, Brian Bohem, Michael McConchie and Michael Danes
