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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2004 Win Shares Leaders
Based on research for “Hardball Retrospective”, “Hardball Retroactive” and “Hardball Architects” –
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00S4SXV8S
https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Derek+Bain
Identify the 2004 Astros 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.
| 2004 | Bobby Abreu | 31.7 |
| 2004 | Lance Berkman | 31.6 |
| 2004 | Melvin Mora | 25.9 |
| 2004 | Johan Santana | 25.5 |
| 2004 | Carlos Guillen | 23.4 |
| 2004 | Phil Nevin | 20.4 |
| 2004 | Brad Lidge | 20.2 |
| 2004 | Craig Biggio | 18.4 |
| 2004 | Julio Lugo | 18.4 |
| 2004 | Roy Oswalt | 18.1 |
Correct responses by Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr. and Rod Humphrey
