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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1902 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 1902 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.
| 1902 | Vic Willis | 32.5 |
| 1902 | Togie Pittinger | 28.9 |
| 1902 | Charlie Hickman | 23.4 |
| 1902 | Fred Tenney | 22.8 |
| 1902 | Patsy Donovan | 21.4 |
| 1902 | Chick Stahl | 19.8 |
| 1902 | Jimmy Collins | 19.5 |
| 1902 | Cozy Dolan | 18.5 |
| 1902 | Kitty Bransfield | 15.4 |
| 1902 | Pat Carney | 14.9 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie and Rod Humphrey
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