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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2018 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 2018 Cubs 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.
| 2018 | Javier Baez | 26.5 |
| 2018 | Gleyber Torres | 18.5 |
| 2018 | Starlin Castro | 17.9 |
| 2018 | DJ LeMahieu | 17.6 |
| 2018 | Kyle Schwarber | 16.2 |
| 2018 | Willson Contreras | 16.1 |
| 2018 | Kris Bryant | 15.2 |
| 2018 | Marwin Gonzalez | 14.3 |
| 2018 | Jeimer Candelario | 13.7 |
| 2018 | Justin Bour | 13.5 |
Correct response by Michael Danes
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