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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 Twins 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 | Brian Dozier | 25.2 |
| 2015 | Yangervis Solarte | 17.7 |
| 2015 | Ben Revere | 17.7 |
| 2015 | Trevor Plouffe | 17.6 |
| 2015 | Joe Mauer | 15.1 |
| 2015 | Miguel Sano | 14.7 |
| 2015 | A.J. Pierzynski | 14.4 |
| 2015 | Eddie Rosario | 13.3 |
| 2015 | Chris Colabello | 12.7 |
| 2015 | Kyle Gibson | 12.6 |
Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey
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