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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 Pirates 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 | Andrew McCutchen | 33.6 |
| 2014 | Jose A. Bautista | 28.7 |
| 2014 | Neil Walker | 21.4 |
| 2014 | Steven Pearce | 19.1 |
| 2014 | Starling Marte | 18.8 |
| 2014 | Aramis Ramirez | 14.2 |
| 2014 | Rajai Davis | 12.6 |
| 2014 | Jordy Mercer | 12.4 |
| 2014 | Brock Holt | 11.9 |
| 2014 | Pedro Alvarez | 10.9 |
Correct responses by Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey
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