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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 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.
| 1907 | Eddie Plank | 27.5 |
| 1907 | Chief Bender | 20.9 |
| 1907 | Jimmy Dygert | 20.3 |
| 1907 | Danny Hoffman | 19.0 |
| 1907 | Andy Coakley | 15.6 |
| 1907 | John Knight | 7.5 |
| 1907 | Jack Coombs | 6.7 |
| 1907 | Lefty Davis | 5.6 |
| 1907 | Jack Hannifin | 4.1 |
| 1907 | Matty McIntyre | 3.3 |
Correct responses by Michael McConchie and Michael Danes
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