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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1904 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 1904 Chicago Cubs 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.
| 1904 | Frank Chance | 29.1 |
| 1904 | Bill Bradley | 28.2 |
| 1904 | Jake Weimer | 27.5 |
| 1904 | Danny Green | 27.1 |
| 1904 | Jack W. Taylor | 25.2 |
| 1904 | Buttons Briggs | 23.5 |
| 1904 | Bill Dahlen | 23.4 |
| 1904 | Jim Delahanty | 21.6 |
| 1904 | Johnny Evers | 21.5 |
| 1904 | Fred Glade | 20.2 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey
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