Chasing 50-50 2014 Final

This was 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. As of July 3rd I am adding Todd Frazier of the Reds, Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates and George Springer of the Astros. Two whose season efforts warrant inclusion are teammates Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon of the Nationals. Here are their final numbers for the 2014 season.

Matt Kemp

He started to show his pre-injury form after the All-Star break. He finished hitting .287/.346/.506 with 25 HR, 89 RBI, 77 R, 8 SB in 150 games.

Mike Trout

He ended up claiming his first MVP after finished second to Miguel Cabrera the previous two seasons. His MVP numbers were .287/.377/.561 with 36 HR, 111 RBI, 115 R, 16 SB in 157 games.

Carlos Gonzalez

He spent much of the later part of the season on the DL to hamper his efforts. He hit .238/.292/.431 with 11 HR, 38 RBI, 35 R, 3 SB in 70 games.

Charlie Blackmon

He cooled off from his torrid start but still almost entered the 20/20 club. He hit .288/.335/.440 with 19 HR, 72 RBI, 82 R, 28 SB in 154 games.

Carlos Gomez

He did have a break out season and did join the 20/20 club. He hit .284/.356/.477 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 95 R, 34 SB in 148 games.

Ryan Braun

The tarnished former MVP started off hot but fell out of rhythm in the second half. He ended up hitting .266/.324/.453 with 19 HR, 81 RBI, 68 R, 11 SB in 135 games.

Brian Dozier

He put up most his power number in the first half but finished with enough to join the 20/20 club. He hit .242/.345/.416 with 23 HR, 71 RBI, 112 R, 21 SB in 156 games.

Todd Frazier

He was another that cooled off in the second half but still joined the 20/20 club. He hit .273/.336/.459 with 29 HR, 80 RBI, 88 R, 20 SB in 157 games.

Andrew McCutchen

His numbers fell off slightly from his MVP season last year as time on the DL kept him from having another year in the 20/20 club. He hit .314/.410/.542 with 25 HR, 83 RBI, 89 R, 18 SB in 146 games.

George Springer

He spent the second half of the season on the DL after putting up impressive numbers as a rookie. He hit .231/.336/.468 with 20 HR, 51 RBI, 45 R, 5 SB in 78 games.

Ian Desmond

He made the list in the 2013 final as well as he proves to be a regular in the 20/20 club. This season he hit .255/.313/.430 with 24 HR, 91 RBI, 73 R, 24 SB in 154 games.

Anthony Rendon

His sophomore campaign was a study in consistency as he put up similar number pre and post All Star break. This season he hit .287/.351/.473 with 21 HR, 83 RBI, 111 R, 17 SB in 153 games.