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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2011 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 2011 Red Sox 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.
| 2011 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 32.2 |
| 2011 | Dustin Pedroia | 27.3 |
| 2011 | Kevin Youkilis | 15.6 |
| 2011 | Justin Masterson | 15.1 |
| 2011 | Jon Lester | 13.4 |
| 2011 | Jonathan Papelbon | 11.9 |
| 2011 | Anibal Sanchez | 10.9 |
| 2011 | Carl Pavano | 9.7 |
| 2011 | Rafael Betancourt | 9.4 |
| 2011 | David Murphy | 8.8 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem and Michael McConchie
