Chasing 50-50 052815

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 seven of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp did about the same as last week hitting 5 for 23 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .254/.289/.344 with 1 HR, 26 RBI, 26 R, 5 SB in 48 games


Games Padres played: 48

Home Runs: 1  --- Projected Home Runs: 3

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 17

Justin Upton

Upton continues to heat up as he hit 8 for 23 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .293/.354/.552 with 12 HR, 36 RBI, 32 R, 9 SB in 47 games


Games Padres played: 48

Home Runs: 12  --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 30

Mike Trout

Trout officially broke his slump hitting 8 for 26 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .297/.386/.543 with 11 HR, 25 RBI, 35 R, 8 SB in 40 games

Games Angels played: 47

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 38

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 28

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez is starting to be consistant hitting 5 for 19 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .208/.287/.322 with 4 HR, 13 RBI, 19 R, 1 SB in 42 games

Games Rockies played: 45

Home Runs: 4 --- Projected Home Runs: 14

Steals: 1 --- Projected Steals: 4

Carlos Gomez

Gomez had an off week hitting 4 for 23 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .258/.305/.450 with 4 HR, 18 RBI, 19 R, 5 SB in 30 games.

Games Brewers played: 48

Home Runs: 4 --- Projected Home Runs: 14

Steals: 5 --- Projected Steals: 17

George Springer

Springer had a good week all around hitting 9 for 25 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .230/.350/.434 with 7 HR, 17 RBI, 23 R, 11 SB in 42 games

Games Astros played: 48

Home Runs: 7 --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 11 --- Projected Steals: 37

Joc Pederson

Pederson found his groove hitting 10 for 24 with 2 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .263/.392/.553 with 12 HR, 23 RBI, 27 R, 2 SB in 46 games

Games Dodgers played: 46

Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 42

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 7

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt broke his slump and added to all the categories as he hit 8 for 21 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .329/.440/.611 with 12 HR, 38 RBI, 34 R, 8 SB in 40 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 46

Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 42

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 28

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo stayed consistant as he hit 6 for 23 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .315/.439/.570 with 9 HR, 29 RBI, 27 R, 9 SB in 46 games. 

Games Cubs played: 46

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 32

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 32

Todd Frazier

Frazier continued with his power stroke as this week he hit 7 for 22 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games.. This season he is hitting .260/.354/.568 with 14 HR, 28 RBI, 29 R, 6 SB in 45 games. 

Games Reds played: 46

Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 49

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 21