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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 Cardinals 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 | Albert Pujols | 39.7 |
| 2009 | J.D. Drew | 19.8 |
| 2009 | Yadier Molina | 19.3 |
| 2009 | Placido Polanco | 19.3 |
| 2009 | Skip Schumaker | 18.9 |
| 2009 | Dan Haren | 18.9 |
| 2009 | Adam Kennedy | 15.9 |
| 2009 | Brendan Ryan | 14.8 |
| 2009 | Colby Rasmus | 12.1 |
| 2009 | Jack E. Wilson | 7.6 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Jeffrey Good
