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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 Tigers 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 | Justin Verlander | 22.8 |
| 2012 | Curtis Granderson | 20.2 |
| 2012 | Fernando Rodney | 18.9 |
| 2012 | Omar Infante | 16.0 |
| 2012 | Matt Joyce | 13.3 |
| 2012 | Cody Ross | 13.1 |
| 2012 | Alex Avila | 12.9 |
| 2012 | Cameron Maybin | 11.9 |
| 2012 | Andy Dirks | 11.4 |
| 2012 | Andres Torres | 8.9 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey
