Chasing 50-50 052214

This is the third year of my Chasing 50-50 segment. It started two seasons ago as we followed Matt Kemp of the Dodgers in his self proclaimed attempt to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The 2014 season is under way and we are going to follow Kemp's efforts to see if he can make another run. As long as he is playing Kemp will always be part of this. I'm also keeping Mike Trout of the Angels and Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies in the mix because I think they also have the speed\power combo capable of reaching the mark some day. Others will be added throughout the season as their production warrants. As of  May 1st I am adding Gonzalez's Rockies teammate Charlie Blackmon, Brewers teammates Carlos Gomez and Ryan Braun and Brian Dozier of the Twins. This is week seven of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp struggled at the plate this week hitting 5 for 24 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .273/.338/.469 with 5 HR, 13 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 40 games

Games Dodgers played: 48

Home Runs: 5  --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 17


Mike Trout

Trout  is slowly breaking his slump as he hit 4 for 14 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .270/.361/.511 w/ 8 HR, 31 RBI, 29 R, 5 SB in 45 games.

Games Angels played: 46

Home Runs: 8--- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 18


Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez started to hit but failed to add to the big two as he was 6 for 18 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .276/.321/.477 with 7 HR, 29 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 44 games.


Games Rockies played: 47

Home Runs: 7 --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 7


Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon stayed productive hitting 6 for 20 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .329/.369/.549 with 9 HR, 32 RBI, 35 R, 9 SB in 46 games.


Games Rockies played: 47

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 31


Carlos Gomez

Gomez continues to play sparingly as he hit 5 for 13 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 3 games. For the season he is hitting .298/.374/.560 with 10 HR, 23 RBI, 29 R, 7 SB in 42 games.


Games Brewers played: 47

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 34

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 24


Ryan Braun

Braun struggled to find his groove as he returned from the DL and hit 4 for 23 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .289/.328/.529 with 7 HR, 19 RBI, 19 R, 3 SB in 31 games


Games Brewers played: 47

Home Runs: 7 --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 10


Brian Dozier

Dozier continued his hot streak as he hit 7 for 20 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .257/.370/.469 with 11 HR, 25 RBI, 41 R, 12 SB in 44 games.


Games Twins played: 44

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 40

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 44