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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2019 Win Shares Leaders

Bo Bichette

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2019 Blue Jays 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.

2019 Kevin Pillar 15.9
2019 Eric Thames 14.0
2019 Cavan Biggio 13.7
2019 Roberto Osuna 13.1
2019 Marcus Stroman 12.6
2019 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 11.1
2019 Anthony DeSclafani 10.8
2019 Lourdes Gurriel 10.3
2019 Matt Boyd 9.6
2019 Noah Syndergaard 9.1

Correct response by Michael Danes

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2018 Win Shares Leaders

Sean Reid-Foley

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2018 Blue Jays 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.

2018 Kevin Pillar 12.1
2018 Noah Syndergaard 11.5
2018 Yan Gomes 11.3
2018 Ryan Tepera 8.6
2018 Matt Boyd 8.4
2018 Sam Dyson 8.3
2018 Lourdes Gurriel 8.3
2018 Eric Thames 7.8
2018 Roberto Osuna 7.6
2018 Ryan Borucki 5.6

Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Rod Humphrey and Michael McConchie

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2017 Win Shares Leaders

Tim Mayza

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2017 Blue Jays 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.

2017 Eric Thames 17.2
2017 Marcus Stroman 16.9
2017 Roberto Osuna 13.3
2017 Kevin Pillar 12.2
2017 Yan Gomes 10.9
2017 Adam Lind 9.5
2017 Adeiny Hechavarria 8.6
2017 Ryan Goins 8.2
2017 Ryan Tepera 7.9
2017 Jake Marisnick 7.8

Correct responses by Michael McConchie

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2016 Win Shares Leaders

Ryan Goins

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2016 Blue Jays 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.

2016 Aaron Sanchez 16.6
2016 Noah Syndergaard 16.5
2016 Roberto Osuna 14.4
2016 Sam Dyson 13.9
2016 Ryan Schimpf 12.9
2016 Kevin Pillar 12.8
2016 Kendall Graveman 9.9
2016 Aaron Hill 9.0
2016 Marcus Stroman 8.9
2016 Adeiny Hechavarria 8.7

no correct responses!

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2015 Win Shares Leaders

Dalton Pompey

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2015 Blue Jays 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.

2015 Adam Lind 17.9
2015 Kevin Pillar 17.7
2015 Adeiny Hechavarria 13.0
2015 Roberto Osuna 10.6
2015 Ryan Goins 9.7
2015 Noah Syndergaard 8.6
2015 Sam Dyson 8.2
2015 Jake Marisnick 8.1
2015 Carlos E. Perez 7.9
2015 Alex Rios 7.2

no correct responses!

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2014 Win Shares Leaders

Aaron Sanchez

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2014 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.

2014 Yan Gomes 17.4
2014 Adeiny Hechavarria 14.2
2014 Henderson Alvarez 13.4
2014 Adam Lind 10.9
2014 Aaron Hill 10.0
2014 Travis Snider 9.8
2014 Alex Rios 9.8
2014 Marcus Stroman 8.5
2014 Drew Hutchison 7.3
2014 Aaron Loup 6.5

Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr. and Michael Danes

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2013 Win Shares Leaders

Kevin Pillar

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2013 Blue Jays 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 Alex Rios 16.7
2013 Adam Lind 15.9
2013 Yan Gomes 14.2
2013 Michael Young 14.2
2013 Aaron Hill 13.1
2013 Casey Janssen 10.4
2013 Vernon Wells 6.2
2013 Danny Farquhar 6.1
2013 Brett Cecil 6.1
2013 Henderson Alvarez 6.1
2013 Aaron Loup 6.1

Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2012 Win Shares Leaders

Drew Hutchinson

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2012 Blue Jays 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.

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Correct response by Brian Bohem

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2011 Win Shares Leaders

Eric Thames

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2011 Blue Jays 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.

2011 Roy Halladay 23.3
2011 Michael Young 21.8
2011 Ricky Romero 18.9
2011 Ryan Roberts 18.5
2011 Shaun Marcum 13.2
2011 Orlando Hudson 13.1
2011 J.P. Arencibia 13.0
2011 Aaron Hill 11.5
2011 Alfredo Aceves 11.4
2011 Brandon League 11.2
2011 Chris Carpenter 11.2

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2010 Win Shares Leaders

Brett Cecil

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S

Identify the 2010 Blue Jays 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.

2010 Roy Halladay 24.8
2010 Vernon Wells 21.5
2010 Alex Rios 17.6
2010 Michael Young 17.0
2010 Orlando Hudson 15.5
2010 Casey Blake 14.9
2010 Chris Carpenter 14.6
2010 Shaun Marcum 13.8
2010 Ricky Romero 13.6
2010 Brandon Lyon 13.5

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Brent Carroll and Neil Bush

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