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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2013 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 2013 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.
| 2013 | Nick Swisher | 18.2 |
| 2013 | Andre Ethier | 17.4 |
| 2013 | Yoenis Cespedes | 14.1 |
| 2013 | A.J. Griffin | 10.9 |
| 2013 | Neal Cotts | 9.9 |
| 2013 | Alexi Ogando | 8.5 |
| 2013 | Eric Chavez | 8.4 |
| 2013 | Huston Street | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Sean Doolittle | 7.7 |
| 2013 | Kevin Gregg | 7.4 |
Correct responses by Lanny Little, Brian Bohem and Michael Danes
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