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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1903 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 1903 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.
| 1903 | Jimmy Collins | 27.5 |
| 1903 | Vic Willis | 19.8 |
| 1903 | Fred Tenney | 19.8 |
| 1903 | Charlie Hickman | 19.7 |
| 1903 | Togie Pittinger | 18.9 |
| 1903 | Pat Moran | 17.4 |
| 1903 | Joe Kelley | 15.0 |
| 1903 | Dan McGann | 13.4 |
| 1903 | Patsy Donovan | 13.3 |
| 1903 | John Warner | 11.7 |
Correct responses by Michael McConchie
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