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1910 New York Highlanders – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:54:50 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1910 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 1910 New York Highlanders 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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1909 New York Giants – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:19:55 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1909 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 1909 New York Giants 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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1909 New York Highlanders – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:41:53 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1909 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 1909 New York Highlanders 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.

1909	Clyde Engle	22.7
1909	Ray Demmitt	17.3
1909	Hal Chase	16.2
1909	Jack Warhop	14.0
1909	Joe Lake	13.5
1909	Tom Jones	13.1
1909	Jimmy Austin	12.9
1909	Bob Unglaub	12.1
1909	Frank LaPorte	11.8
1909	Birdie Cree	11.5

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1908 New York Giants – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:54:24 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1908 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1908 New York Giants 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	Christy Mathewson	38.9
1908	Hooks Wiltse	24.9
1908	Art Devlin	23.5
1908	Harry Davis	20.2
1908	Danny Murphy	19.3
1908	Cy Seymour	19.0
1908	Heinie Wagner	17.2
1908	Larry Doyle	17.1
1908	George Ferguson	11.8
1908	Buck Herzog	11.4

Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Michael Danes, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey

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1908 New York Highlanders – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:10:20 +0000

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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 New York Highlanders 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	Ed Hahn	18.7
1908	Bob Unglaub	18.1
1908	Neal Ball	11.3
1908	Tom Jones	11.1
1908	Rube Manning	9.8
1908	Hal Chase	9.0
1908	Frank LaPorte	7.3
1908	Rube Oldring	7.3
1908	Wilbur Good	6.2
1908	Joe Lake	5.9

no correct responses!

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1907 New York Giants – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:48:29 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1907 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1907 New York Giants 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.

1907	Christy Mathewson	26.8
1907	Art Devlin	23.6
1907	Cy Seymour	21.6
1907	Harry H. Davis	19.8
1907	Danny Murphy	16.2
1907	Hooks Wiltse	13.8
1907	Red Ames	13.4
1907	Dummy Taylor	10.7
1907	Tommy Sheehan	9.6
1907	Heinie Wagner	8.3

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

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1907 New York Highlanders – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:51:35 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1907 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 1907 New York Highlanders 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.

1907	Ed Hahn	26.5
1907	Hal Chase	18.4
1907	Frank LaPorte	17.0
1907	Rube Oldring	16.7
1907	George Rohe	11.4
1907	Red Kleinow	10.4
1907	Bob Unglaub	10.2
1907	Tom Jones	10.1
1907	Slow Joe Doyle	9.9
1907	Bill Hogg	6.9

no correct responses!

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1906 New York Giants – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:43:57 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1906 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 1906 New York Giants 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.

1906	Art Devlin	35.1
1906	Harry H. Davis	26.1
1906	Cy Seymour	24.6
1906	Willie Keeler	21.5
1906	Christy Mathewson	19.7
1906	Hooks Wiltse	19.2
1906	Danny Murphy	19.0
1906	Dummy Taylor	15.9
1906	Red Donahue	15.7
1906	Red Ames	12.7

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1906 New York Highlanders – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:04:38 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1906 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 1906 New York Highlanders 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.

1906	Hal Chase	22.5
1906	Ed Hahn	16.8
1906	Bill Hogg	15.3
1906	Frank LaPorte	14.3
1906	Tom Jones	12.3
1906	Walter Clarkson	12.3
1906	George Rohe	9.2
1906	Frank Delahanty	8.7
1906	Red Kleinow	7.0
1906	Jim Jackson	6.6

Correct responses by Michael McConchie and Michael Danes

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1905 New York Giants – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:13:32 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1905 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 1905 New York Giants 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.

1905	Cy Seymour	40.3
1905	Christy Mathewson	39.7
1905	Harry H. Davis	27.0
1905	Danny Murphy	26.1
1905	Art Devlin	21.3
1905	Willie Keeler	19.3
1905	Hooks Wiltse	18.7
1905	Red Ames	18.2
1905	Dummy Taylor	15.1
1905	Red Donahue	4.4

no correct responses!

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