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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 Nationals 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 | Yan Gomes | 17.4 |
| 2014 | Adeiny Hechavarria | 14.2 |
| 2014 | Henderson Alvarez | 13.4 |
| 2014 | Adam Lind | 10.9 |
| 2014 | Aaron Hill | 10.0 |
| 2014 | Travis Snider | 9.8 |
| 2014 | Alex Rios | 9.8 |
| 2014 | Marcus Stroman | 8.5 |
| 2014 | Drew Hutchison | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Aaron Loup | 6.5 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr. and Michael Danes
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