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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2012 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 2012 Braves 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.
| 2012 | Jason Heyward | 25.1 |
| 2012 | Martin Prado | 23.8 |
| 2012 | Adam LaRoche | 22.8 |
| 2012 | Elvis Andrus | 19.9 |
| 2012 | Garrett Jones | 19.5 |
| 2012 | Freddie Freeman | 19.2 |
| 2012 | Matt Harrison | 18.1 |
| 2012 | Craig Kimbrel | 17.7 |
| 2012 | Kris Medlen | 17.4 |
| 2012 | Chipper Jones | 16.2 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey