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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1906 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 1906 New York Highlanders 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.
| 1906 | Hal Chase | 22.5 |
| 1906 | Ed Hahn | 16.8 |
| 1906 | Bill Hogg | 15.3 |
| 1906 | Frank LaPorte | 14.3 |
| 1906 | Tom Jones | 12.3 |
| 1906 | Walter Clarkson | 12.3 |
| 1906 | George Rohe | 9.2 |
| 1906 | Frank Delahanty | 8.7 |
| 1906 | Red Kleinow | 7.0 |
| 1906 | Jim Jackson | 6.6 |
Correct responses by Michael McConchie and Michael Danes
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