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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 Athletics 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 | Yoenis Cespedes | 19.2 |
| 2016 | Addison Russell | 16.7 |
| 2016 | Ryon Healy | 10.4 |
| 2016 | Dan Straily | 10.2 |
| 2016 | Joe Blanton | 9.6 |
| 2016 | Ryan Dull | 8.8 |
| 2016 | Blake Treinen | 8.2 |
| 2016 | Santiago Casilla | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Trevor Cahill | 5.3 |
| 2016 | A.J. Griffin | 5.2 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
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