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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 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.
| 1906 | Nap Lajoie | 33.9 |
| 1906 | Al Orth | 33.3 |
| 1906 | Elmer Flick | 29.4 |
| 1906 | Sherry Magee | 29.1 |
| 1906 | Roy Thomas | 25.0 |
| 1906 | Doc White | 24.7 |
| 1906 | Tully Sparks | 22.3 |
| 1906 | John Titus | 21.8 |
| 1906 | Johnny Lush | 19.0 |
| 1906 | Kid Elberfeld | 18.5 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Neil Bush, Michael McConchie, Michael Danes and Rod Humphrey
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