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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2013 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 2013 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.
| 2013 | Joe Mauer | 23.7 |
| 2013 | Denard Span | 18.9 |
| 2013 | Michael Cuddyer | 18.7 |
| 2013 | Torii Hunter | 17.6 |
| 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski | 16.5 |
| 2013 | Brian Dozier | 15.6 |
| 2013 | Justin Morneau | 13.9 |
| 2013 | Glen Perkins | 13.5 |
| 2013 | Grant Balfour | 10.5 |
| 2013 | Trevor Plouffe | 9.2 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw and Michael J. Keenan
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