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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2009 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 2009 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.
| 2009 | Jayson Werth | 25.0 |
| 2009 | Brian Roberts | 19.2 |
| 2009 | Nick Markakis | 16.8 |
| 2009 | Nolan Reimold | 10.6 |
| 2009 | Willie Harris | 9.5 |
| 2009 | Jerry Hairston | 9.4 |
| 2009 | Brad Bergesen | 9.1 |
| 2009 | Matt Wieters | 9.0 |
| 2009 | Erik Bedard | 8.2 |
| 2009 | Mike Fontenot | 8.1 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Brian Mullen, Michael McConchie and Erin Underwood