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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 2018 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 2018 Orioles 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.
| 2018 | Manny Machado | 27.0 |
| 2018 | Nick Markakis | 22.3 |
| 2018 | Josh Hader | 14.5 |
| 2018 | Eduardo Rodriguez | 9.7 |
| 2018 | Trey Mancini | 9.2 |
| 2018 | Kevin Gausman | 9.0 |
| 2018 | Jonathan Schoop | 8.7 |
| 2018 | Jake Arrieta | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Matt Wieters | 7.5 |
| 2018 | David Hernandez | 7.0 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Rod Humphrey, Michael Danes and Michael McConchie
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