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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2019 Win Shares Leaders

Sean Murphy

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

Identify the 2019 Athletics 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 Matt Chapman 23.9
2019 Max Muncy 23.2
2019 Matt Olson 20.3
2019 Sonny Gray 16.1
2019 Renato Nunez 11.2
2019 Kurt Suzuki 8.7
2019 Sean Doolittle 8.4
2019 Chad Pinder 6.5
2019 Addison Russell 5.3
2019 Ryon Healy 4.3

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

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2018 Win Shares Leaders

Lou Trivino

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

Identify the 2018 Athletics 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 Matt Chapman 25.8
2018 Max Muncy 21.2
2018 Matt Olson 20.2
2018 Blake Treinen 19.3
2018 Daniel Robertson 12.0
2018 Kurt Suzuki 11.6
2018 Chad Pinder 11.0
2018 Sean Doolittle 10.9
2018 Yairo Munoz 10.5
2018 Addison Russell 9.8

Correct responses by Michael Danes

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2017 Win Shares Leaders

Ryan Dull

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

Identify the 2017 Athletics 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 Ryon Healy 12.4
2017 Yoenis Cespedes 11.8
2017 Kurt Suzuki 11.6
2017 Matt Chapman 10.8
2017 Sean Doolittle 10.0
2017 Matt Olson 9.9
2017 Sonny Gray 9.4
2017 Addison Russell 8.8
2017 Dan Straily 7.8
2017 Chad Pinder 7.3

no correct responses!

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2016 Win Shares Leaders

Kurt Suzuki

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

Identify the 2016 Athletics 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 Yoenis Cespedes 19.2
2016 Addison Russell 16.7
2016 Ryon Healy 10.4
2016 Dan Straily 10.2
2016 Joe Blanton 9.6
2016 Ryan Dull 8.8
2016 Blake Treinen 8.2
2016 Santiago Casilla 7.4
2016 Trevor Cahill 5.3
2016 A.J. Griffin 5.2

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Dave Shaw and Rod Humphrey

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2015 Win Shares Leaders

Vin Mazzaro

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

Identify the 2015 Athletics 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 Yoenis Cespedes 25.2
2015 Andre Ethier 16.4
2015 Sonny Gray 15.7
2015 Addison Russell 12.8
2015 Huston Street 12.1
2015 Tyson Ross 10.9
2015 Santiago Casilla 8.7
2015 Joe Blanton 7.4
2015 Kurt Suzuki 6.6
2015 Alexi Ogando 4.2

Correct responses by Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr., Neil Bush and Rod Humphrey

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2014 Win Shares Leaders

Dan Straily

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

Identify the 2014 Athletics 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 Yoenis Cespedes 17.5
2014 Huston Street 14.1
2014 Kurt Suzuki 13.6
2014 Tyson Ross 13.5
2014 Sonny Gray 12.8
2014 Santiago Casilla 10.7
2014 Sean Doolittle 10.4
2014 Andre Ethier 8.6
2014 Ryan Ludwick 7.9
2014 Tim Hudson 7.0

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

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2013 Win Shares Leaders

Sonny Gray

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

Identify the 2013 Athletics 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 Nick Swisher 18.2
2013 Andre Ethier 17.4
2013 Yoenis Cespedes 14.1
2013 A.J. Griffin 10.9
2013 Neal Cotts 9.9
2013 Alexi Ogando 8.5
2013 Eric Chavez 8.4
2013 Huston Street 7.8
2013 Sean Doolittle 7.7
2013 Kevin Gregg 7.4

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Brian Bohem and Michael Danes

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2012 Win Shares Leaders

Jemile Weeks

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

Identify the 2012 Athletics 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.

2012 Yoenis Cespedes 22.3
2012 Andre Ethier 21.0
2012 Nick Swisher 19.9
2012 Ryan Ludwick 16.3
2012 Tim Hudson 11.6
2012 Trevor Cahill 10.9
2012 Eric Chavez 9.7
2012 Cliff Pennington 9.7
2012 Kurt Suzuki 9.1
2012 Santiago Casilla 8.9

Correct responses by Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Erin Underwood, Michael McConchie, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Neil Bush

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2011 Win Shares Leaders

Travis Buck

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

Identify the 2011 Athletics 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 Nick Swisher 19.2
2011 Andre Ethier 18.3
2011 Cliff Pennington 15.7
2011 Tim Hudson 14.8
2011 Jemile Weeks 14.4
2011 Kurt Suzuki 13.0
2011 Alexi Ogando 12.3
2011 Ramon Hernandez 11.6
2011 Ryan Ludwick 11.1
2011 Miguel Olivo 9.4

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Michael McConchie and Michael J. Keenan

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2010 Win Shares Leaders

Tyson Ross

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

Identify the 2010 Athletics 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 Nick Swisher 22.5
2010 Andre Ethier 22.0
2010 Tim Hudson 19.3
2010 Cliff Pennington 18.2
2010 Trevor Cahill 16.5
2010 Miguel Tejada 16.4
2010 Ryan Ludwick 13.8
2010 Ramon J. Hernandez 12.9
2010 Dallas Braden 11.5
2010 Andrew Bailey 11.1

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Neil Bush, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Michael J. Keenan

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