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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 Royals 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 | Alex Gordon | 22.5 |
| 2012 | Billy Butler | 21.5 |
| 2012 | Carlos Beltran | 19.0 |
| 2012 | Mike Moustakas | 16.1 |
| 2012 | Zack Greinke | 15.0 |
| 2012 | David DeJesus | 14.5 |
| 2012 | Mark Ellis | 14.1 |
| 2012 | Greg Holland | 10.6 |
| 2012 | Salvador Perez | 10.6 |
| 2012 | Mike Aviles | 10.4 |
Correct responses by Michael Danes, Doug Snyder Sr., Rod Humphrey and Erin Underwood
