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1909 Philadelphia Phillies – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:35:03 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1909 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1909 Philadelphia Phillies 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	Nap Lajoie	27.1
1909	Sherry Magee	20.5
1909	John Titus	20.4
1909	Doc White	20.1
1909	George McQuillan	17.6
1909	Kid Elberfeld	13.0
1909	Mickey Doolan	12.8
1909	George Browne	10.7
1909	Red Dooin	8.6
1909	Roy A. Thomas	7.1

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1909 Philadelphia Athletics – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:12:47 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1909 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1909 Philadelphia 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.

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1908 Philadelphia Phillies – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:12:48 +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 Philadelphia Phillies 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	Nap Lajoie	35.3
1908	George McQuillan	33.1
1908	Sherry Magee	25.5
1908	John Titus	22.4
1908	Ed Abbaticchio	21.0
1908	Doc White	20.2
1908	Roy A. Thomas	19.3
1908	Red Dooin	15.6
1908	Tully Sparks	14.6
1908	Johnny Lush	14.5

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

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1908 Philadelphia Athletics – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:23:23 +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 Philadelphia 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.

1908	Matty McIntyre	33.0
1908	Andy Coakley	18.1
1908	Eddie Plank	17.0
1908	Jack Coombs	15.6
1908	Danny Hoffman	12.9
1908	Eddie Collins	12.4
1908	Jimmy Dygert	11.5
1908	Chief Bender	11.2
1908	Biff Schlitzer	5.3
1908	Jack Hannifin	5.2

no correct responses!

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1907 Philadelphia Phillies – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 03 May 2025 11:57:33 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1907 Win Shares Leaders

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Identify the 1907 Philadelphia Phillies 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	Sherry Magee	38.1
1907	Elmer Flick	33.7
1907	Nap Lajoie	29.4
1907	Doc White	23.5
1907	Tully Sparks	23.3
1907	John Titus	23.3
1907	Kid Elberfeld	21.7
1907	Roy Thomas	20.8
1907	Ed Abbaticchio	20.8
1907	Al Orth	14.9

no correct responses!

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1907 Philadelphia Athletics – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Thu, 01 May 2025 21:23:42 +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 Philadelphia 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.

1907	Eddie Plank	27.5
1907	Chief Bender	20.9
1907	Jimmy Dygert	20.3
1907	Danny Hoffman	19.0
1907	Andy Coakley	15.6
1907	John Knight	7.5
1907	Jack Coombs	6.7
1907	Lefty Davis	5.6
1907	Jack Hannifin	4.1
1907	Matty McIntyre	3.3

Correct responses by Michael McConchie and Michael Danes

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1906 Philadelphia Phillies – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:51:33 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1906 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1906 Philadelphia Phillies 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	Nap Lajoie	33.9
1906	Al Orth	33.3
1906	Elmer Flick	29.4
1906	Sherry Magee	29.1
1906	Roy Thomas	25.0
1906	Doc White	24.7
1906	Tully Sparks	22.3
1906	John Titus	21.8
1906	Johnny Lush	19.0
1906	Kid Elberfeld	18.5

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

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1906 Philadelphia Athletics – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:30:06 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1906 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1906 Philadelphia 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.

1906	Matty McIntyre	19.2
1906	Chief Bender	19.1
1906	Eddie Plank	18.2
1906	Jimmy Dygert	12.3
1906	Jack Coombs	11.8
1906	Danny Hoffman	11.2
1906	Harry Armbruster	9.2
1906	Bris Lord	8.1
1906	Andy Coakley	5.7
1906	Jack Hayden	5.3

no correct responses!

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1905 Philadelphia Phillies – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:10:51 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1905 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1905 Philadelphia Phillies 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	Roy A. Thomas	31.1
1905	John Titus	29.2
1905	Elmer Flick	28.5
1905	Sherry Magee	28.3
1905	Sam Mertes	24.9
1905	Doc White	21.4
1905	Al Orth	20.2
1905	Tully Sparks	19.1
1905	Bill Duggleby	18.2
1905	Mickey Doolan	17.0

Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr. and Rod Humphrey

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1905 Philadelphia Athletics – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:26:17 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1905 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1905 Philadelphia 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.

1905	Eddie Plank	27.8
1905	Andy Coakley	20.4
1905	Matty McIntyre	19.7
1905	Danny Hoffman	16.3
1905	Chief Bender	13.5
1905	Weldon Henley	9.3
1905	Tom Walker	8.2
1905	Bris Lord	4.8
1905	John Knight	2.8
1905	Jim Mullin	1.8

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

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