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1910 St. Louis Browns – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:16:39 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1910 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1910 St. Louis Browns 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.

1910	Cy Morgan	21.6
1910	George McBride	16.8
1910	Roy Hartzell	11.7
1910	Frank Truesdale	9.9
1910	Art Griggs	9.7
1910	Al Schweitzer	9.6
1910	Wid Conroy	8.9
1910	Patrick Newnam	6.3
1910	Jim Stephens	5.5
1910	Dode Criss	4.2

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1909 St. Louis Cardinals – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:51:50 +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 St. Louis Cardinals 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 St. Louis Browns – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:00:27 +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 St. Louis Browns 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	Cy Morgan	22.9
1909	Roy Hartzell	17.8
1909	Harry Niles	13.8
1909	Art Griggs	13.7
1909	Bill Bailey	12.8
1909	Barney Pelty	12.7
1909	Wid Conroy	11.3
1909	George McBride	10.9
1909	Bill Grahame	6.9
1909	Jim Stephens	6.7

Correct responses by Michael Danes and Michael McConchie

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1908 St. Louis Cardinals – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:06:38 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1908 Win Shares Leaders

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Identify the 1908 St. Louis Cardinals 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	Mike Donlin	31.1
1908	Mordecai Brown	30.8
1908	Red Murray	25.8
1908	Charlie Hemphill	25.2
1908	Ed Konetchy	16.8
1908	Joe Delahanty	13.7
1908	Freddy Parent	11.8
1908	Al Shaw	10.8
1908	Al Burch	10.6
1908	Billy Campbell	10.3

Correct response by Michael Danes

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1908 St. Louis Browns – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Thu, 15 May 2025 23:39:43 +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 St. Louis Browns 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	George McBride	16.5
1908	Roy Hartzell	13.4
1908	Harry Niles	12.4
1908	Cy Morgan	11.2
1908	Wid Conroy	10.2
1908	Al Schweitzer	9.5
1908	Barney Pelty	7.7
1908	Bill Grahame	6.0
1908	Billy Maloney	5.7
1908	Tubby Spencer	5.0

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1907 St. Louis Cardinals – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 10 May 2025 00:14:50 +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 St. Louis Cardinals 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	Mordecai Brown	28.5
1907	Spike Shannon	21.2
1907	Charlie Hemphill	15.8
1907	Bobby Byrne	15.5
1907	Red Murray	15.1
1907	Stoney McGlynn	13.4
1907	Freddy Parent	12.2
1907	Jake Thielman	12.2
1907	Ed Holly	11.2
1907	Ed Konetchy	9.9

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

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1907 St. Louis Browns – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:09:27 +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 St. Louis Browns 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	Harry Niles	15.8
1907	Wid Conroy	15.2
1907	Barney Pelty	14.0
1907	Billy Maloney	11.9
1907	Cy Morgan	8.1
1907	Bill Hallman	7.0
1907	Tubby Spencer	6.3
1907	Roy Hartzell	4.6
1907	Bill Bailey	3.3
1907	Jim Stephens	3.1

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1906 St. Louis Cardinals – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:30:32 +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 St. Louis Cardinals 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	Mordecai Brown	34.3
1906	Charlie Hemphill	24.1
1906	Pug Bennett	16.9
1906	Spike Shannon	16.2
1906	Homer Smoot	11.8
1906	Buster Brown	11.2
1906	Freddy Parent	10.7
1906	Bob Wicker	9.4
1906	Al Burch	8.4
1906	Mike Donlin	5.7

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

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1906 St. Louis Browns – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:09:02 +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 St. Louis Browns 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	Barney Pelty	21.2
1906	Wid Conroy	18.4
1906	Harry Niles	12.9
1906	Billy Maloney	12.5
1906	Billy Gilbert	11.3
1906	Roy Hartzell	5.3
1906	Ben Koehler	4.2
1906	Bill Hallman	4.0
1906	Ed R. Smith	2.7
1906	George McBride	2.5

no correct responses!

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1905 St. Louis Cardinals – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:08:00 +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 St. Louis Cardinals 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	Mike Donlin	37.5
1905	Homer Smoot	22.6
1905	Mordecai Brown	20.3
1905	Frank Huelsman	19.5
1905	Bob Wicker	17.3
1905	Freddy Parent	16.2
1905	Spike Shannon	12.4
1905	Duff Cooley	12.3
1905	Jake Thielman	12.2
1905	Buster Brown	10.3

Correct response by Michael McConchie

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