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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 Royals 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 | Carlos Beltran | 29.2 |
| 2008 | Johnny Damon | 20.3 |
| 2008 | David DeJesus | 18.1 |
| 2008 | Mike Aviles | 17.4 |
| 2008 | Alex Gordon | 15.9 |
| 2008 | Zack Greinke | 15.5 |
| 2008 | Mark Ellis | 12.7 |
| 2008 | J.P. Howell | 10.8 |
| 2008 | Chad Durbin | 8.2 |
| 2008 | Billy Butler | 5.7 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Mike Clifford, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Erin Underwood, Rod Humphrey, Michael J. Keenan and Jeffrey Good
