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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 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.
| 2012 | Dustin Pedroia | 19.8 |
| 2012 | Josh Reddick | 19.6 |
| 2012 | David Murphy | 18.9 |
| 2012 | Hanley Ramirez | 16.0 |
| 2012 | Brandon Moss | 13.5 |
| 2012 | Jonathan Papelbon | 13.4 |
| 2012 | Jed Lowrie | 12.3 |
| 2012 | Kevin Youkilis | 12.0 |
| 2012 | Rafael Betancourt | 10.4 |
| 2012 | Anibal Sanchez | 10.3 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey