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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 Astros 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 | Alex Bregman | 34.7 |
| 2018 | J.D. Martinez | 32.2 |
| 2018 | Jose Altuve | 24.3 |
| 2018 | George Springer | 19.9 |
| 2018 | Ben Zobrist | 18.6 |
| 2018 | Enrique Hernandez | 14.5 |
| 2018 | Carlos Correa | 13.9 |
| 2018 | Mike Foltynewicz | 13.5 |
| 2018 | Teoscar Hernandez | 11.4 |
| 2018 | Dallas Keuchel | 10.8 |
Correct response by Michael Danes
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