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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 Twins 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 | Joe Mauer | 22.4 |
| 2012 | Torii Hunter | 21.2 |
| 2012 | A.J. Pierzynski | 20.0 |
| 2012 | Denard Span | 15.7 |
| 2012 | Jason Kubel | 15.6 |
| 2012 | Grant Balfour | 14.2 |
| 2012 | Justin Morneau | 12.3 |
| 2012 | Ben Revere | 12.0 |
| 2012 | Trevor Plouffe | 10.5 |
| 2012 | Glen Perkins | 9.8 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Michael McConchie Brian Bohem, Erin Underwood, David Schreiter, Dave Shaw and Michael J. Keenan
