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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 Washington Nationals 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 | Walter Johnson | 18.5 |
| 1908 | Tim Jordan | 15.6 |
| 1908 | Clyde Milan | 15.3 |
| 1908 | Jerry Freeman | 11.2 |
| 1908 | Bill Burns | 9.6 |
| 1908 | Denny Sullivan | 8.9 |
| 1908 | Dave Altizer | 6.3 |
| 1908 | Jake Atz | 6.0 |
| 1908 | Eli Cates | 5.0 |
| 1908 | Burt Keeley | 4.1 |
Correct responses by Michael Danes, Doug Snyder Sr. and Rod Humphrey
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