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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 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.
| 2009 | Justin Verlander | 21.3 |
| 2009 | Curtis Granderson | 20.7 |
| 2009 | Jair Jurrjens | 17.7 |
| 2009 | Cody Ross | 17.0 |
| 2009 | Rick Porcello | 12.9 |
| 2009 | Francisco Cordero | 12.5 |
| 2009 | Brandon Inge | 12.3 |
| 2009 | Ryan Raburn | 10.3 |
| 2009 | Jason Frasor | 9.9 |
| 2009 | Fernando Rodney | 9.6 |
Correct responses by Rich Gordon, Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
