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Hardball Retrospective Rosters – 1906 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 1906 Boston Nationals 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.
| 1906 | Vic Willis | 28.9 |
| 1906 | Chick Stahl | 22.2 |
| 1906 | Irv Young | 19.3 |
| 1906 | Fred Tenney | 17.9 |
| 1906 | Charlie Hickman | 17.0 |
| 1906 | Dan McGann | 15.3 |
| 1906 | Kitty Bransfield | 13.3 |
| 1906 | Johnny Bates | 11.8 |
| 1906 | Billy Sullivan | 11.2 |
| 1906 | Cozy Dolan | 10.7 |
Correct response by Michael McConchie
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