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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2017 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 Pirates 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 | Andrew McCutchen | 22.6 |
| 2017 | Josh Bell | 14.7 |
| 2017 | Neil Walker | 14.0 |
| 2017 | Jordy Mercer | 12.4 |
| 2017 | Adam Frazier | 11.2 |
| 2017 | Gerrit Cole | 10.5 |
| 2017 | Robbie Grossman | 9.9 |
| 2017 | Jose A. Bautista | 9.8 |
| 2017 | Starling Marte | 8.9 |
| 2017 | Gregory Polanco | 8.2 |
| 2017 | Justin Wilson | 8.2 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey
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