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1910 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:23:35 +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 Chicago White Sox 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	Ed Walsh	35.2
1910	Rollie Zeider	15.4
1910	Fred Olmstead	11.1
1910	Jim Scott	10.6
1910	Frank Lange	10.6
1910	Billy Purtell	9.0
1910	Frank E. Smith	8.3
1910	Paul Meloan	7.9
1910	Shano Collins	6.5
1910	Lee Tannehill	4.8

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1909 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:55:20 +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 Chicago White Sox 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 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Wed, 21 May 2025 23:05:58 +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 Chicago White Sox 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 Walsh	45.9
1908	Frank E. Smith	20.0
1908	Lee Tannehill	13.1
1908	Billy Purtell	1.4
1908	Andy Nelson	0.4
1908	Dave Brain	0.3
1908	Fred Olmstead	0.2
1908	Lou Fiene	0.0

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

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1907 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:59:54 +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 Chicago White Sox 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 Walsh	34.4
1907	Frank E. Smith	22.4
1907	Dave Brain	21.7
1907	Elmer Stricklett	12.7
1907	Roy Patterson	4.0
1907	Lee Tannehill	3.6
1907	Hub Hart	2.8
1907	Lee Quillen	2.7
1907	Mike Welday	1.4
1907	Branch Rickey	0.8

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

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1906 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:33:08 +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 Chicago White Sox 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	Ed Walsh	23.2
1906	Elmer Stricklett	16.3
1906	Dave Brain	13.6
1906	Roy Patterson	11.4
1906	Lee Tannehill	10.2
1906	Branch Rickey	8.4
1906	Frank E. Smith	6.1
1906	Babe Towne	1.8
1906	Gus Dundon	1.1
1906	Claude Berry	0.9
1906	Lou Fiene	0.9

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

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1905 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:40:41 +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 Chicago White Sox 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	Frank E. Smith	22.0
1905	Dave Brain	13.6
1905	Lee Tannehill	12.9
1905	Ed Walsh	8.4
1905	Elmer Stricklett	6.5
1905	Roy Patterson	5.9
1905	Gus Dundon	4.9
1905	Hub Hart	0.2
1905	Branch Rickey	0.0

no correct responses!

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1904 Chicago White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:24:45 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1904 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 1904 Chicago White Sox 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.

1903	Freddy Parent	28.0
1903	Willie Sudhoff	24.9
1903	Mike Donlin	23.4
1903	Bob Wicker	19.8
1903	Duff Cooley	16.5
1903	Homer Smoot	14.2
1903	Mordecai Brown	11.7
1903	Chappie McFarland	10.9
1903	Heinie Peitz	8.3
1903	Charlie Hemphill	8.0

Correct responses by Rod Humphrey and Doug Snyder Sr.

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2019 White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:36:27 +0000

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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2019 Win Shares Leaders

Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
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Identify the 2019 White Sox 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	Marcus Semien	33.2
2019	Tim Anderson	21.5
2019	Eduardo Escobar	19.7
2019	Jose Abreu	17.7
2019	Fernando Tatis Jr.	17.5
2019	Yolmer Sanchez	13.7
2019	Daniel Hudson	11.1
2019	Aaron Bummer	10.1
2019	Josh Phegley	9.4
2019	Chris Bassitt	8.8

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

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2018 White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:58:35 +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 White Sox 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	Eduardo Escobar	19.8
2018	Marcus Semien	19.8
2018	Jose A. Martinez	19.1
2018	Chris Sale	17.5
2018	Jose Abreu	15.5
2018	Carlos Sanchez	13.9
2018	Tim Anderson	13.5
2018	Gio Gonzalez	7.6
2018	Adam Engel	6.9
2018	Carlos Rodon	5.5

no correct responses!

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2017 White Sox – Hardball Retrospective Rosters – “Original” Win Shares Leaders

Derek Bain — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:04:22 +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 2017 White Sox 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	Jose Abreu	23.6
2017	Chris Sale	20.8
2017	Gio Gonzalez	17.9
2017	Carlos Sanchez	12.5
2017	Eduardo Escobar	11.8
2017	Marcus Semien	11.3
2017	Chris Devenski	10.7
2017	Jose A. Martinez	10.3
2017	Addison Reed	9.6
2017	Tim Anderson	8.9

Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey

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