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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 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.
| 2011 | Michael Cuddyer | 19.0 |
| 2011 | Torii Hunter | 15.6 |
| 2011 | Wilson Ramos | 14.9 |
| 2011 | Matt Garza | 12.0 |
| 2011 | Scott Baker | 11.7 |
| 2011 | A.J. Pierzynski | 11.4 |
| 2011 | Jason Kubel | 10.6 |
| 2011 | Danny Valencia | 10.2 |
| 2011 | Joe Mauer | 9.7 |
| 2011 | Jesse Crain | 9.5 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem and Michael Danes
