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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2015 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 2015 White Sox 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.
| 2015 | Jose Abreu | 24.0 |
| 2015 | Alexei Ramirez | 17.5 |
| 2015 | Chris Sale | 15.6 |
| 2015 | Eduardo Escobar | 14.9 |
| 2015 | Marcus Semien | 13.0 |
| 2015 | Hector Santiago | 11.5 |
| 2015 | Mark Buehrle | 9.8 |
| 2015 | Chris V. Carter | 9.7 |
| 2015 | Gio Gonzalez | 9.5 |
| 2015 | Carlos Rodon | 9.5 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey
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