Chasing 50-50 052115

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. On May 21 adding Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs and Todd Frazier of the Reds. This is week six of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp slightly improved at the plate this week hitting 5 for 22 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .259/.291/.358 with 1 HR, 22 RBI, 23 R, 5 SB in 41 games


Games Padres played: 41

Home Runs: 1  --- Projected Home Runs: 4

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 20

Justin Upton

Upton added to the power numbers as he was 7 for 21 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .284/.348/.561 with 11 HR, 29 RBI, 30 R, 8 SB in 34 games


Games Padres played: 41

Home Runs: 11  --- Projected Home Runs: 43

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 32

Mike Trout

Trout started to break his slump hitting 7 for 25 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .288/.386/.555 with 11 HR, 22 RBI, 31 R, 7 SB in 40 games

Games Angels played: 40

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 45

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 28

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez finally showed his old self hitting 7 for 26 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .200/.271/.331 with 4 HR, 12 RBI, 17 R, 1 SB in 37 games

Games Rockies played: 38

Home Runs: 4 --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 1 --- Projected Steals: 4

Carlos Gomez

Gomez was in the zone hitting 9 for 24 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .287/.309/.511 with 4 HR, 17 RBI, 13 R, 5 SB in 23 games.

Games Brewers played: 41

Home Runs: 4 --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 20

George Springer

Springer did well his first full week back from the DL as he hit 6 for 22 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .196/.317/.402 with 6 HR, 15 RBI, 20 R, 10 SB in 36 games

Games Astros played: 42

Home Runs: 6 --- Projected Home Runs: 23

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 39

Joc Pederson

Pederson struggled for a second week hitting 4 for 21 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .234/.385/.523 with 10 HR, 21 RBI, 24 R, 2 SB in 40 games

Games Dodgers played: 40

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 8

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt had only one swing that counted as he was 5 for 25 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .322/.421/.653 with 10 HR, 32 RBI, 30 R, 6 SB in 40 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 40

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 24

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo has shown himself to be another power hitter that does surprisingly well on the base paths. This season he is hitting .333/.460/.587with 8 HR, 23 RBI, 26 R, 9 SB in 39 games. 

Games Cubs played: 39

Home Runs: 8 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 37

Todd Frazier

Frazier was part of the chase last season and did join the 20/20 club. He is on a better pace this season. The third baseman has stated the season hitting .252/.347/.551with 12 HR, 23 RBI, 26 R, 6 SB in 39 games. 

Games Reds played: 40

Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 49

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 24