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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 Athletics 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 | Yoenis Cespedes | 22.3 |
| 2012 | Andre Ethier | 21.0 |
| 2012 | Nick Swisher | 19.9 |
| 2012 | Ryan Ludwick | 16.3 |
| 2012 | Tim Hudson | 11.6 |
| 2012 | Trevor Cahill | 10.9 |
| 2012 | Eric Chavez | 9.7 |
| 2012 | Cliff Pennington | 9.7 |
| 2012 | Kurt Suzuki | 9.1 |
| 2012 | Santiago Casilla | 8.9 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Erin Underwood, Michael McConchie, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Neil Bush
