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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2016 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 2016 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.
| 2016 | Brian Dozier | 26.4 |
| 2016 | Wilson Ramos | 22.3 |
| 2016 | Yangervis Solarte | 16.3 |
| 2016 | Danny Valencia | 15.6 |
| 2016 | Denard Span | 15.1 |
| 2016 | Joe Mauer | 12.0 |
| 2016 | Miguel Sano | 10.4 |
| 2016 | Max Kepler | 8.4 |
| 2016 | Jorge Polanco | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Byron Buxton | 6.2 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey
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