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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2012 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 2012 Angels 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.
| 2012 | Mike Trout | 37.5 |
| 2012 | Erick Aybar | 17.5 |
| 2012 | Mark Trumbo | 17.4 |
| 2012 | Jered Weaver | 16.9 |
| 2012 | Howard Kendrick | 14.9 |
| 2012 | Kendry Morales | 13.7 |
| 2012 | Alberto Callaspo | 12.8 |
| 2012 | Mike Napoli | 12.8 |
| 2012 | Miguel Gonzalez | 9.8 |
| 2012 | Darren O’Day | 9.7 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Matthew Bloss, Brian Bohem, Doug Snyder Sr., Michael McConchie, Michael Danes, Erin Underwood and Rod Humphrey
