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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 Cleveland Blues 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 | Addie Joss | 18.0 |
| 1902 | Earl Moore | 16.5 |
| 1902 | Harry Bemis | 11.3 |
| 1902 | Gus Dorner | 3.8 |
| 1902 | Jack Thoney | 2.5 |
| 1902 | Charlie Smith | 1.2 |
| 1902 | Ed Walker | 0.4 |
| 1902 | Ginger Clark | 0.3 |
| 1902 | Peaches Graham | 0.2 |
| 1902 | Cal Vasbinder | 0.1 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Neil Bush, Rod Humphrey, Michael Danes and Michael McConchie
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