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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 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.
| 1908 | Sam Crawford | 31.5 |
| 1908 | Patsy Dougherty | 28.9 |
| 1908 | Al Bridwell | 23.3 |
| 1908 | Rube Vickers | 20.2 |
| 1908 | Hobe Ferris | 20.1 |
| 1908 | Bob Ewing | 19.4 |
| 1908 | Bill Hinchman | 17.9 |
| 1908 | Miller Huggins | 17.4 |
| 1908 | Harry Steinfeldt | 16.4 |
| 1908 | Orval Overall | 15.4 |
Correct responses by Michael Danes, Rod Humphrey and Doug Snyder Sr.
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