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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1905 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 1905 Philadelphia Athletics 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.
| 1905 | Eddie Plank | 27.8 |
| 1905 | Andy Coakley | 20.4 |
| 1905 | Matty McIntyre | 19.7 |
| 1905 | Danny Hoffman | 16.3 |
| 1905 | Chief Bender | 13.5 |
| 1905 | Weldon Henley | 9.3 |
| 1905 | Tom Walker | 8.2 |
| 1905 | Bris Lord | 4.8 |
| 1905 | John Knight | 2.8 |
| 1905 | Jim Mullin | 1.8 |
Correct responses by Rod Humphrey, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes and Neil Bush
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