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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 Rays 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 | Evan Longoria | 21.5 |
| 2016 | Derek Dietrich | 14.4 |
| 2016 | David Price | 13.8 |
| 2016 | Jeremy Hellickson | 13.7 |
| 2016 | Stephen Vogt | 12.6 |
| 2016 | Kevin Kiermaier | 12.3 |
| 2016 | Alex Colome | 11.7 |
| 2016 | B.J. Upton | 11.3 |
| 2016 | John Jaso | 10.4 |
| 2016 | Wade Davis | 10.4 |
Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey
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