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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 | Anthony Rendon | 26.8 |
| 2014 | Ian Desmond | 18.8 |
| 2014 | Jordan Zimmermann | 15.9 |
| 2014 | Derek Norris | 14.4 |
| 2014 | Stephen Strasburg | 13.4 |
| 2014 | Brandon Phillips | 11.9 |
| 2014 | Bryce Harper | 11.4 |
| 2014 | Drew Storen | 11.0 |
| 2014 | Danny Espinosa | 8.9 |
| 2014 | Ryan Zimmerman | 7.5 |
Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes and Rod Humphrey
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