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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 Twins 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 | Joe Mauer | 34.5 |
| 2009 | Torii Hunter | 21.2 |
| 2009 | Denard Span | 21.2 |
| 2009 | Jason Kubel | 20.0 |
| 2009 | Michael Cuddyer | 19.5 |
| 2009 | Justin Morneau | 19.5 |
| 2009 | A.J. Pierzynski | 13.0 |
| 2009 | Scott T. Baker | 11.5 |
| 2009 | Nick Blackburn | 11.4 |
| 2009 | Matt Garza | 10.8 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey
