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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1901 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 1901 Boston 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.
| 1901 | Vic Willis | 31.8 |
| 1901 | Kid Nichols | 30.4 |
| 1901 | Jimmy Collins | 26.7 |
| 1901 | Chick Stahl | 22.5 |
| 1901 | Togie Pittinger | 21.6 |
| 1901 | Ted Lewis | 20.5 |
| 1901 | Joe Kelley | 18.1 |
| 1901 | Patsy Donovan | 17.2 |
| 1901 | Kitty Bransfield | 16.6 |
| 1901 | Dan McGann | 12.5 |
Correct responses by Rod Humphrey and Doug Snyder Sr.
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