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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2008 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 2008 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.
| 2008 | Lance Berkman | 35.2 |
| 2008 | Johan Santana | 21.1 |
| 2008 | Bobby Abreu | 20.6 |
| 2008 | Hunter Pence | 18.4 |
| 2008 | Roy Oswalt | 15.5 |
| 2008 | Brad Lidge | 14.9 |
| 2008 | Melvin Mora | 14.8 |
| 2008 | Carlos Guillen | 13.9 |
| 2008 | Chad Qualls | 11.2 |
| 2008 | Aaron Miles | 9.6 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Dave Shaw, Rod Humphrey and Jeffrey Good
