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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 Athletics 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 | Ryan Ludwick | 25.8 |
| 2008 | Andre Ethier | 21.5 |
| 2008 | Kurt Suzuki | 18.6 |
| 2008 | Jason Giambi | 17.5 |
| 2008 | Miguel Tejada | 16.4 |
| 2008 | Rich Harden | 16.1 |
| 2008 | Mark Teahen | 12.7 |
| 2008 | Nick Swisher | 12.2 |
| 2008 | Kevin Gregg | 10.7 |
| 2008 | Tim Hudson | 10.4 |
Correct responses by Brian Bohem and Dave Shaw
