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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1907 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 1907 Cincinnati Reds 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.
| 1907 | Sam Crawford | 35.5 |
| 1907 | Orval Overall | 31.1 |
| 1907 | Bob Ewing | 23.2 |
| 1907 | Patsy Dougherty | 21.3 |
| 1907 | Harry Steinfeldt | 21.0 |
| 1907 | Socks Seybold | 19.5 |
| 1907 | Mike Mitchell | 19.5 |
| 1907 | Miller Huggins | 17.5 |
| 1907 | Bill Hinchman | 15.1 |
| 1907 | Mike Mowrey | 10.6 |
Correct responses by Michael Danes, Mike Coveyou and Michael McConchie
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