Chasing 50-50 052914

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 eight of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp saw limited playing time as they plan to transition him from center field to left field due to his bad ankle and he was 0 for 7 in 4 games. For the season he is hitting .255/.317/.438 with 5 HR, 13 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 44 games.

Games Dodgers played: 54

Home Runs: 5  --- Projected Home Runs: 15

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 15


Mike Trout

Trout was hot this week hitting 8 for 22 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .281/.371/.531 with 10 HR, 35 RBI, 5 SB in 51 games

Games Angels played: 52

Home Runs: 10--- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 16


Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez is nursing a calf injury as he played sparingly as he was 0 for 9 in 4 games. For the season he is hitting .262/.313/.454 with 7 HR, 29 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 48 games


Games Rockies played: 53

Home Runs: 7 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 6


Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon had an off week hitting 3 for 18 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .314/.354/.513 with 9 HR, 33 RBI, 35 R, 9 SB in 52 games.


Games Rockies played: 53

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 28


Carlos Gomez

Gomez had a monster week hitting 12 for 24 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .323/.394/.594 with 11 HR, 30 RBI, 35 R, 10 SB in 48 games


Games Brewers played: 54

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 30


Ryan Braun

Braun finally found his stroke after returning from the DL as he was 10 for 22 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .351/.559 with 7 HR, 23 RBI, 24 R, 4 SB in 36 games.


Games Brewers played: 54

Home Runs: 7 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 4 --- Projected Steals: 12


Brian Dozier

Dozier hit the breaks on his hot streak as he was 4 for 27 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .243/.349/.441 with 11 HR, 26 RBI, 43 R, 12 SB in 51 games


Games Twins played: 51

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 38