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2019 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:31:24 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2019 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 2019 Rangers 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	Edwin Encarnacion	16.1
2019	Hanser Alberto	14.2
2019	Joey Gallo	12.7
2019	Kyle Hendricks	12.5
2019	Jorge Alfaro	11.3
2019	Nomar Mazara	11.2
2019	Leury Garcia	10.9
2019	Yu Darvish	10.4
2019	Rougned Odor	10.0
2019	Jurickson Profar	9.9

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

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2018 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:27:42 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2018 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 2018 Rangers 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	Justin Smoak	18.2
2018	Jurickson Profar	16.4
2018	Joey Gallo	14.4
2018	Rougned Odor	14.2
2018	Odubel Herrera	13.3
2018	Kyle Hendricks	12.5
2018	Edwin Encarnacion	12.4
2018	Jose Leclerc	12.3
2018	Ian Kinsler	12.0
2018	Jorge Alfaro	11.2

Correct response by Neil Bush

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2017 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:09:48 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2017 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 2017 Rangers 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	Justin Smoak	23.1
2017	Edwin Encarnacion	17.4
2017	Joey Gallo	16.6
2017	Ian Kinsler	13.3
2017	Mitch Moreland	13.0
2017	Nomar Mazara	12.8
2017	Odubel Herrera	12.8
2017	Yu Darvish	12.5
2017	Alex Claudio	12.1
2017	Kyle Hendricks	10.7

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2016 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:43:50 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2016 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 2016 Rangers 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	Ian Kinsler	27.8
2016	Odubel Herrera	22.3
2016	Rougned Odor	22.0
2016	Edwin Encarnacion	21.4
2016	Kyle Hendricks	18.6
2016	Chris Davis	18.4
2016	Tanner Roark	18.3
2016	Nomar Mazara	15.4
2016	Jerad Eickhoff	14.1
2016	Leonys Martin	13.0

Correct response by Michael Danes

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2015 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:58:18 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2015 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 2015 Rangers 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	Chris Davis	28.4
2015	Edwin Encarnacion	23.2
2015	Ian Kinsler	20.1
2015	Mark Teixeira	19.0
2015	Odubel Herrera	17.5
2015	Rougned Odor	15.6
2015	Mitch Moreland	15.5
2015	Edinson Volquez	13.0
2015	R.A. Dickey	10.5
2015	Colby Lewis	10.1

Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Doug Snyder Sr. and Rod Humphrey

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2014 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:23:26 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2014 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 2014 Rangers 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	Ian Kinsler	21.7
2014	Edwin Encarnacion	18.7
2014	Tanner Roark	15.5
2014	Leonys Martin	14.9
2014	Joaquin Benoit	12.6
2014	Edinson Volquez	11.5
2014	R.A. Dickey	11.4
2014	Yu Darvish	11.1
2014	Chris Davis	10.9
2014	Aaron Harang	10.8

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

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2013 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:33:52 +0000

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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 Rangers 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	Chris Davis	32.5
2013	Edwin Encarnacion	22.9
2013	Yu Darvish	18.4
2013	Ian Kinsler	17.5
2013	Derek Holland	14.2
2013	Leonys Martin	13.7
2013	Justin Smoak	13.5
2013	Joaquin Benoit	13.3
2013	C.J. Wilson	12.5
2013	Mitch Moreland	10.7

Correct responses by Brian Bohem and Michael Danes

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2012 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 21 May 2024 15:00:59 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2012 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 2012 Rangers 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	Edwin Encarnacion	28.2
2012	R.A. Dickey	19.2
2012	Chris Davis	18.9
2012	Ian Kinsler	17.0
2012	Mark Teixeira	15.3
2012	Yu Darvish	13.3
2012	Ryan Dempster	12.3
2012	Carlos Pena	11.0
2012	C.J. Wilson	9.5
2012	Craig Gentry	9.5

Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey

2011 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:01:19 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2011 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 2011 Rangers 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	Ian Kinsler	25.5
2011	Mark Teixeira	21.3
2011	C.J. Wilson	18.2
2011	Carlos Pena	17.4
2011	Edwin Encarnacion	13.3
2011	Derek Holland	12.3
2011	Travis Hafner	12.1
2011	R.A. Dickey	11.0
2011	John Mayberry Jr.	10.7
2011	Justin Smoak	10.2

Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey

2010 Rangers – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:54:03 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2010 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 2010 Rangers 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	Mark Teixeira	23.5
2010	John Danks	16.0
2010	C.J. Wilson	15.8
2010	Carlos Pena	15.4
2010	Travis Hafner	14.7
2010	Ian Kinsler	14.4
2010	R.A. Dickey	13.9
2010	Scott Podsednik	13.2
2010	Colby Lewis	13.0
2010	Ryan Dempster	11.7

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