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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2014 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 2014 Astros 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.
| 2014 | Jose Altuve | 32.5 |
| 2014 | Hunter Pence | 25.3 |
| 2014 | J.D. Martinez | 20.6 |
| 2014 | Ben Zobrist | 19.7 |
| 2014 | Dallas Keuchel | 15.1 |
| 2014 | George Springer | 11.3 |
| 2014 | Bud Norris | 11.2 |
| 2014 | Jason Castro | 9.8 |
| 2014 | Chris Johnson | 9.1 |
| 2014 | Jordan Lyles | 6.6 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem and Michael Danes
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