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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 Philadelphia Athletics 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 | Eddie Plank | 23.9 |
| 1902 | Lefty Davis | 9.9 |
| 1902 | Andy Coakley | 2.5 |
| 1902 | Luis Castro | 1.4 |
| 1902 | Dummy Leitner | 0.3 |
| 1902 | Ed Kenna | 0.2 |
| 1902 | Tom Walker | 0.0 |
| 1902 | Odie Porter | 0.0 |
| 1902 | Tad Quinn | 0.0 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey
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