Chasing 50-50 050715

This is the fourth year of my Chasing 50-50 segment. It started three seasons ago as we followed Matt Kemp then of the Dodgers in his self proclaimed attempt to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The 2015 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. Regulars Mike Trout of the Angels and Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies are still in the mix because I think they also have the speed\power combo capable of reaching the mark some day. Plus we will also start with Carlos Gomez of the Brewers, George Springer of the Astros and Joc Pederson of the Dodgers. Others will be added throughout the season as their production warrants. 50/50 is a lofty goal but this is also a way to honor the guys that do possess the power and speed tools. This is week four of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp slammed on the brakes at the plate but not the base paths as he hit 4 for 25 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .291/.328/.419 with 1 HR, 18 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 29 games


Games Padres played: 29

Home Runs: 1  --- Projected Home Runs: 6

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 28

Mike Trout

Trout cooled but still had power as he hit 5 for 24 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .300/.398/.570 with 7 HR, 17 RBI, 23 R, 6 SB in 28 games

Games Angels played: 28

Home Runs: 7--- Projected Home Runs: 40

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 35

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez's continues to struggle as he hit 3 for 14 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .202/.265/.326 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 25 games

Games Rockies played: 26

Home Runs: 2 --- Projected Home Runs: 12

Steals: 0 --- Projected Steals: 0

Carlos Gomez

Gomez returned from the DL and started to find his footing as he hit 5 for 21 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .236/.250/.382 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 13 games.

Games Brewers played: 29

Home Runs: 1 --- Projected Home Runs: 6

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 11

George Springer

Springer had an off week before heading to the DL as he hit 2 for 14 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .192/.311/.374 with 4 HR, 12 RBI, 14 R, 10 SB in 27 games

Games Astros played: 28

Home Runs: 4 --- Projected Home Runs: 23

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 58

Joc Pederson

Pederson was in mash mode this week hitting 6 for 28 with 5 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .271/.427/.627 with 9 HR, 19 RBI, 20 R, 1 SB in 28 games

Games Dodgers played: 28

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 52

Steals: 1 --- Projected Steals: 6