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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 Philadelphia Phillies 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 | Nap Lajoie | 41.0 |
| 1904 | Elmer Flick | 30.4 |
| 1904 | Sam Mertes | 26.9 |
| 1904 | Roy A. Thomas | 26.2 |
| 1904 | Bill Bernhard | 21.6 |
| 1904 | George Browne | 20.6 |
| 1904 | John Titus | 20.5 |
| 1904 | Ed Abbaticchio | 19.2 |
| 1904 | Nixey Callahan | 18.7 |
| 1904 | Kid Elberfeld | 17.6 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Rod Humphrey, Michael Danes, Neil Bush and Michael McConchie
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