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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 Reds 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 | Joey Votto | 25.4 |
| 2012 | Johnny Cueto | 20.7 |
| 2012 | Jay Bruce | 20.6 |
| 2012 | Aroldis Chapman | 19.1 |
| 2012 | Yonder Alonso | 17.1 |
| 2012 | Ryan Hanigan | 16.7 |
| 2012 | Adam Dunn | 15.6 |
| 2012 | Todd Frazier | 14.9 |
| 2012 | Zack Cozart | 13.6 |
| 2012 | Homer Bailey | 12.5 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey