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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 Royals 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 | Zack Greinke | 25.7 |
| 2015 | Eric Hosmer | 22.7 |
| 2015 | Mike Moustakas | 21.9 |
| 2015 | Salvador Perez | 15.4 |
| 2015 | Alex Gordon | 15.4 |
| 2015 | Carlos Beltran | 15.1 |
| 2015 | Johnny Giavotella | 12.1 |
| 2015 | Clint Robinson | 10.3 |
| 2015 | Andres Blanco | 10.2 |
| 2015 | Yordano Ventura | 9.8 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
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