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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 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.
| 1905 | Roy A. Thomas | 31.1 |
| 1905 | John Titus | 29.2 |
| 1905 | Elmer Flick | 28.5 |
| 1905 | Sherry Magee | 28.3 |
| 1905 | Sam Mertes | 24.9 |
| 1905 | Doc White | 21.4 |
| 1905 | Al Orth | 20.2 |
| 1905 | Tully Sparks | 19.1 |
| 1905 | Bill Duggleby | 18.2 |
| 1905 | Mickey Doolan | 17.0 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr. and Rod Humphrey
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