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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2013 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 2013 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.
| 2013 | Ian Desmond | 26.8 |
| 2013 | Ryan Zimmerman | 23.4 |
| 2013 | Bryce Harper | 19.7 |
| 2013 | Brandon Phillips | 17.8 |
| 2013 | Cliff P. Lee | 17.7 |
| 2013 | Jordan Zimmermann | 15.7 |
| 2013 | Anthony Rendon | 12.5 |
| 2013 | Stephen Strasburg | 11.8 |
| 2013 | Derek Norris | 11.4 |
| 2013 | Jim Henderson | 10.0 |
Correct response by Michael Danes
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