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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 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.
| 2014 | Michael Brantley | 29.8 |
| 2014 | Jonathan Lucroy | 27.6 |
| 2014 | Alcides Escobar | 21.4 |
| 2014 | Lorenzo Cain | 19.3 |
| 2014 | J.J. Hardy | 16.4 |
| 2014 | Ryan Braun | 16.2 |
| 2014 | Norichika Aoki | 14.9 |
| 2014 | Khrisopher Davis | 14.0 |
| 2014 | Scooter Gennett | 12.7 |
| 2014 | Wily Peralta | 12.4 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem
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