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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 New York Giants 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 | Christy Mathewson | 34.6 |
| 1903 | Cy Seymour | 23.5 |
| 1903 | Willie Keeler | 21.9 |
| 1903 | Charlie Babb | 16.5 |
| 1903 | Harry H. Davis | 16.0 |
| 1903 | Red Donahue | 15.8 |
| 1903 | Ed Doheny | 14.0 |
| 1903 | Danny Murphy | 13.7 |
| 1903 | Dummy Taylor | 10.1 |
| 1903 | Bill Reidy | 5.8 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Neil Bush, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey
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