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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 Rays 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 | Evan Longoria | 20.0 |
| 2014 | David Price | 16.2 |
| 2014 | James Shields | 15.6 |
| 2014 | Jake McGee | 14.8 |
| 2014 | Wade Davis | 14.4 |
| 2014 | Desmond Jennings | 13.0 |
| 2014 | Alex Cobb | 12.4 |
| 2014 | Josh Hamilton | 12.3 |
| 2014 | Carl Crawford | 12.3 |
| 2014 | Kevin Kiermaier | 11.4 |
Correct responses by Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes and Rod Humphrey
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