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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 Rays 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 | Evan Longoria | 25.8 |
| 2009 | Carl Crawford | 22.2 |
| 2009 | Jorge Cantu | 17.6 |
| 2009 | Matt Diaz | 13.4 |
| 2009 | B.J. Upton | 12.7 |
| 2009 | Jeff Niemann | 11.0 |
| 2009 | Jason Hammel | 10.6 |
| 2009 | James Shields | 10.5 |
| 2009 | Jonny Gomes | 9.9 |
| 2009 | Josh Hamilton | 8.3 |
Correct responses by Rich Gordon, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw, Bruce A. Sarte and Rod Humphrey
