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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 Blue Jays 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 | Kevin Pillar | 12.1 |
| 2018 | Noah Syndergaard | 11.5 |
| 2018 | Yan Gomes | 11.3 |
| 2018 | Ryan Tepera | 8.6 |
| 2018 | Matt Boyd | 8.4 |
| 2018 | Sam Dyson | 8.3 |
| 2018 | Lourdes Gurriel | 8.3 |
| 2018 | Eric Thames | 7.8 |
| 2018 | Roberto Osuna | 7.6 |
| 2018 | Ryan Borucki | 5.6 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Rod Humphrey and Michael McConchie
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