Chasing 50-50 061315

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. On June 13 adding Gomez's teammate Ryan Braun. This is week nine of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp contributed to both stats hitting 6 for 25 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .246/.285/.340 with 2 HR, 32 RBI, 33 R, 7 SB in 62 games


Games Padres played: 63

Home Runs: 2  --- Projected Home Runs: 5

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 18

Justin Upton

Upton was slumping at the plate but had life on the base paths as  he hit 4 for 20 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 7 games.  This season he is hitting .290/.373/.491 with 12 HR, 38 RBI, 39 R, 13 SB in 62 games


Games Padres played: 63

Home Runs: 12  --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 33

Mike Trout

Trout continued his torrid power pace hitting 11 for 25 with 4 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .301/.385/.590 with 18 HR, 37 RBI, 47 R, 8 SB in 61 games

Games Angels played: 61

Home Runs: 18 --- Projected Home Runs: 48

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 21

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez continues to breath life into his bat hitting 9 for 27 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .246/.317/.394 with 7 HR, 20 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 56 games

Games Rockies played: 60

Home Runs: 7 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 5

Carlos Gomez

Gomez sat some to rest his bat and it worked as he hit 6 for 16 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 4 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .276/.317/.447 with 5 HR, 24 RBI, 25 R, 6 SB in 41 games.

Games Brewers played: 62

Home Runs: 5 --- Projected Home Runs: 13

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 16

Ryan Braun

Braun has been bouncing back from his scandal and is slowing getting back to MVP numbers. This season he is hitting .271/.341/.507 with 13 HR, 41 RBI, 35 R, 6 SB in 58 games

Games Brewers played: 62

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 34

Steals: 6 --- Projected Steals: 16

George Springer

Springer started to get comfortable at the plate hitting 10 for 24 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .255/.364/.436 with 8 HR, 20 RBI, 28 R, 13 SB in 56 games

Games Astros played: 62

Home Runs: 8 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 34

Joc Pederson

Pederson had a slump week hitting 1 for 16 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .246/.382/.552 with 17 HR, 33 RBI, 36 R, 2 SB in 60 games

Games Dodgers played: 61

Home Runs: 17 --- Projected Home Runs: 45

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 5

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt stayed productive as he hit 8 for 21 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .352/.472/.662 with 17 HR, 49 RBI, 46 R, 9 SB in 60 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 60

Home Runs: 17 --- Projected Home Runs: 46

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 24

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo fell off his torrid pace but was still good hitting 8 for 27 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .319/.438/.579 with 11 HR, 37 RBI, 36 R, 10 SB in 59 games. 

Games Cubs played: 59

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 32

Todd Frazier

Frazier was the definition of en fuego as he hit 14 for 31 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 10 R, 1 SB in 7 games.. This season he is hitting .290/.358/.606 with 18 HR, 39 RBI, 44 R, 7 SB in 59 games. 

Games Reds played: 60

Home Runs: 18 --- Projected Home Runs: 49

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 19