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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 Pittsburgh Pirates 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 | Jack Chesbro | 53.4 |
| 1904 | Ginger Beaumont | 24.1 |
| 1904 | Jake Beckley | 23.1 |
| 1904 | Sam Leever | 22.6 |
| 1904 | Jimmy Williams | 18.7 |
| 1904 | Jimmy Slagle | 18.1 |
| 1904 | Mike Lynch | 15.7 |
| 1904 | Dick Padden | 14.6 |
| 1904 | John Ganzel | 14.0 |
| 1904 | Jimmy Sebring | 13.6 |
Correct responses by Rod Humphrey, Michael Danes, Michael McConchie, Neil Bush and Doug Snyder Sr.
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