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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 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.
| 1904 | Christy Mathewson | 34.3 |
| 1904 | Willie Keeler | 26.8 |
| 1904 | Danny Murphy | 25.4 |
| 1904 | Cy Seymour | 25.4 |
| 1904 | Art Devlin | 24.0 |
| 1904 | Dummy Taylor | 22.7 |
| 1904 | Harry H. Davis | 20.1 |
| 1904 | Charlie Babb | 18.3 |
| 1904 | Moose McCormick | 17.1 |
| 1904 | Red Donahue | 16.9 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Neil Bush, Rod Humphrey and Michael Danes
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