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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1902 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 1902 Boston Americans 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.
| 1902 | George Winter | 12.6 |
| 1902 | Fred Mitchell | 5.2 |
| 1902 | Harry Gleason | 3.0 |
| 1902 | Frank Morrissey | 2.1 |
| 1902 | George Prentiss | 0.8 |
| 1902 | Pep Deininger | 0.4 |
| 1902 | Dave Williams | 0.2 |
| 1902 | Doc Adkins | 0.1 |
| 1902 | Gary Wilson | 0.0 |
| 1902 | Ed Hughes | 0.0 |
Correct responses by Doug Snyder Sr., Neil Bush, Rod Humphrey and Michael McConchie
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