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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 Brewers 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 | Ryan J. Braun | 30.9 |
| 2012 | Prince Fielder | 27.8 |
| 2012 | J.J. Hardy | 20.1 |
| 2012 | Corey Hart | 18.8 |
| 2012 | Michael Brantley | 18.0 |
| 2012 | Norichika Aoki | 16.9 |
| 2012 | Alcides Escobar | 15.8 |
| 2012 | Rickie Weeks | 15.4 |
| 2012 | Tom Wilhelmsen | 14.1 |
| 2012 | Yovani Gallardo | 14.0 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey