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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1908 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 1908 Boston Red Sox 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.
| 1908 | George R. Stone | 26.4 |
| 1908 | Jake Stahl | 19.6 |
| 1908 | Amby McConnell | 19.3 |
| 1908 | Harry Lord | 13.9 |
| 1908 | Gavvy Cravath | 12.0 |
| 1908 | Elmer Steele | 7.9 |
| 1908 | George Winter | 7.3 |
| 1908 | Charlie Jones | 6.6 |
| 1908 | Larry McLean | 5.5 |
| 1908 | Frank Arellanes | 5.5 |
Correct responses by Michael Danes
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