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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 2017 Orioles 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.
| 2017 | Jonathan Schoop | 25.6 |
| 2017 | Manny Machado | 17.5 |
| 2017 | Trey Mancini | 17.2 |
| 2017 | Nick Markakis | 14.4 |
| 2017 | Zach Davies | 13.1 |
| 2017 | Dylan Bundy | 10.6 |
| 2017 | Jake Arrieta | 10.5 |
| 2017 | Mychal Givens | 9.9 |
| 2017 | Kevin Gausman | 9.2 |
| 2017 | Parker Bridwell | 9.0 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes and Rod Humphrey
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