Chasing 50-50 051415

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. On May 14 adding Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks and Justin Upton of the Padres. This is week five of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp has lost his way at the plate as he hit 2 for 20 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .264/.295/.371 with 1 HR, 21 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 35 games


Games Padres played: 35

Home Runs: 1  --- Projected Home Runs: 5

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 23

Justin Upton

Upton is Kemp's teammate as they both joined the Padres in the off season. He will have to lead by example because he is showing how to put up the numbers in both categories. This season he is hitting .276/.340/.528 with 8 HR, 24 RBI, 23 R, 8 SB in 34 games


Games Padres played: 35

Home Runs: 8  --- Projected Home Runs: 37

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 37

Mike Trout

Trout struggled again this week but added to the right categories as he hit 4 for 17 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .289/.396/.562 with 9 HR, 19 RBI, 27 R, 7 SB in 34 games

Games Angels played: 34

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 43

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 33

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez is still having trouble bouncing back from his DL time last year as he still can't find himself as he hit 1 for 12 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 4 games. For the season he is hitting .188/.245/.297 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 29 games

Games Rockies played: 30

Home Runs: 2 --- Projected Home Runs: 11

Steals: 0 --- Projected Steals: 0

Carlos Gomez

Gomez started to find his power stroke as he hit 5 for 17 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 4 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .250/.260/.472 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 10 R, 3 SB in 17 games.

Games Brewers played: 35

Home Runs: 3 --- Projected Home Runs: 14

Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 14

George Springer

Springer returned from a brief DL stay and hit 1 for 4 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 2 games. For the season he is hitting .196/.317/.402 with 5 HR, 13 RBI, 15 R, 10 SB in 28 games

Games Astros played: 34

Home Runs: 5 --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 48

Joc Pederson

Pederson had an off with but still upped his split numbers as he hit 3 for 17 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .255/.417/.598 with 10 HR, 21 RBI, 24 R, 2 SB in 33 games

Games Dodgers played: 33

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 49

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 10

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt is known to swing for average and power but does surprisingly well on the base paths for a corner infielder. He has started the season hitting .347/.451/.653 with 9 HR, 28 RBI, 28 R, 6 SB in 33 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 33

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 44

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 29