Chasing 50-50 070315

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. On July 3 adding Starling Marte of the Pirates Gonzalez's teammate Charlie Blackmon and Goldschmidt's teammate AJ Pollock. This is week 12 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp struggled at the plate hitting 5 for 23 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .241/.281/.362 with 6 HR, 41 RBI, 41 R, 7 SB in 80 games


Games Padres played: 80

Home Runs: 6  --- Projected Home Runs: 12

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 14

Justin Upton

Upton cintinued his slump as  he hit 3 for 21 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .263/.345/.447 with 14 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 15 SB in 80 games


Games Padres played: 80

Home Runs: 14  --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 30

Mike Trout

Trout shined his MVP ability hitting 8 for 20 with 3 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .303/.393/.590 with 21 HR, 44 RBI, 57 R, 9 SB in 79 games

Games Angels played: 79

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 43

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 18

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez is starting to play healthy while hitting 8 for 29 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .241/.302/.410 with 10 HR, 28 RBI, 32 R, 2 SB in 73 games

Games Rockies played: 80

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 4

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon was on this list last season and has returned to form. For the season he is hitting .269/.345/.434 with 10 HR, 34 RBI, 45 R, 21 SB in 78 games

Games Rockies played: 80

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 21 --- Projected Steals: 43

Carlos Gomez

Gomez has struggled since his DL trip this week hitting 6 for 31 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .264/.308/.409 with 5 HR, 26 RBI, 34 R, 7 SB in 54 games.

Games Brewers played: 81

Home Runs: 5 --- Projected Home Runs: 10

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 14

Ryan Braun

Braun had an active bat this week hitting 13 for 28 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .271/.338/.493 with 15 HR, 53 RBI, 45 R, 9 SB in 77 games

Games Brewers played: 81

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 18

George Springer

Springer got most of the week in before heading to the DL hitting 4 for 20 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .264/.365/.457 with  13 HR, 29 RBI, 43 R, 14 SB in 75 games

Games Astros played: 81

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 28

Joc Pederson

Pederson is still mired in a rookie slump hitting 4 for 22with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .243/.383/.525 with 20 HR, 38 RBI, 45 R, 2 SB in 79 games

Games Dodgers played: 80

Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 4

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt may be the new machine staying productive as he hit 9 for 27 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .352/.468/.630 with 20 HR, 65 RBI, 56 R, 15 SB in 79 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 79

Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 31

AJ Pollock

Pollock has been a steady producer this season and along with Goldscmidt gives the Diamondbacks a double barrel approach. This season he is hitting .301/.347/.464 with 10 HR, 36 RBI, 52 R, 16 SB in 78 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 79

Home Runs: 10 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 33

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo wnet deeper into a slump hitting 3 for 23 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .297/.405/.552 with 15 HR, 45 RBI, 44 R, 12 SB in 77 games. 

Games Cubs played: 77

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 32

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 25

Todd Frazier

Frazier fell off his blistering pace as he hit 5 for 28 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .283/.344/.606 with 25 HR, 54 RBI, 54 R, 8 SB in 59 games. 

Games Reds played: 77

Home Runs: 25 --- Projected Home Runs: 53

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 17

Starling Marte

Marte was on this list in 2013 and has returned to that level again. This season he is hitting .288/.338/.471 with 13 HR, 48 RBI, 44 R, 16 SB in 77 games. 

Games Reds played: 78

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 27

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 33