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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 Cleveland Naps 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 | Addie Joss | 31.4 |
| 1908 | George Stovall | 21.9 |
| 1908 | Claude Rossman | 21.6 |
| 1908 | Glenn Liebhardt | 15.3 |
| 1908 | Eddie Grant | 15.2 |
| 1908 | Heinie Berger | 13.9 |
| 1908 | Jack Thoney | 10.9 |
| 1908 | Jay Clarke | 10.7 |
| 1908 | Joe Birmingham | 9.9 |
| 1908 | Ed Killian | 8.8 |
Correct responses by Rod Humphrey, Michael Danes and Doug Snyder Sr.
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