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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 Giants 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 | Brandon Crawford | 20.3 |
| 2018 | Matt M. Duffy | 15.3 |
| 2018 | Buster Posey | 13.4 |
| 2018 | Brandon Belt | 13.2 |
| 2018 | Zack Wheeler | 11.7 |
| 2018 | Charlie Culberson | 8.9 |
| 2018 | Reyes Moronta | 8.4 |
| 2018 | Madison Bumgarner | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Joe Panik | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Ehire Adrianza | 7.7 |
Correct response by Michael Danes
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