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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 Nationals 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 | Anthony Rendon | 27.3 |
| 2017 | Bryce Harper | 21.5 |
| 2017 | Ryan Zimmerman | 19.2 |
| 2017 | Steven Souza | 18.0 |
| 2017 | Stephen Strasburg | 17.6 |
| 2017 | Robbie Ray | 15.6 |
| 2017 | Michael A. Taylor | 14.8 |
| 2017 | Brad Peacock | 12.2 |
| 2017 | Brandon Phillips | 11.9 |
| 2017 | Wilmer Difo | 9.7 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes and Rod Humphrey
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