Chasing 50-50 070915

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 13 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp had one good swing as he hit 5 for 20 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .242/.281/.367 with 7 HR, 45 RBI, 42 R, 7 SB in 86 games


Games Padres played: 87

Home Runs: 7  --- Projected Home Runs: 13

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 13

Justin Upton

Upton continued slump watch week 3 as he hit 3 for 16 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 1 SB in 4 games.  This season he is hitting .259/.338/.434 with 14 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 16 SB in 84 games


Games Padres played: 87

Home Runs: 14  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 30

Mike Trout

Trout had another stellar week hitting 6 for 18 with 3 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .305/.400/.604 with 24 HR, 50 RBI, 64 R, 9 SB in 79 games

Games Angels played: 84

Home Runs: 24 --- Projected Home Runs: 46

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 17

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez strung together another positive week hitting 6 for 18 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .247/.304/.419 with 11 HR, 30 RBI, 35 R, 2 SB in 78 games

Games Rockies played: 84

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 4

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon continued his hot streak hitting 8 for 22 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .276/.346/.445 with 11 HR, 36 RBI, 49 R, 21 SB in 83 games

Games Rockies played: 84

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 21 --- Projected Steals: 40

Carlos Gomez

Gomez had his best week in ages hitting 7 for 17 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .274/.323/.451 with 8 HR, 36 RBI, 38 R, 7 SB in 59 games.

Games Brewers played: 87

Home Runs: 8 --- Projected Home Runs: 15

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 13

Ryan Braun

Braun was average but scorched the paths as he hit 6 for 21 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .272/.338/.488 with 15 HR, 55 RBI, 48 R, 12 SB in 82 games

Games Brewers played: 87

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 22

George Springer

Springer was on the DL this week. For the season he is hitting .264/.365/.457 with  13 HR, 29 RBI, 43 R, 14 SB in 75 games

Games Astros played: 87

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 26

Joc Pederson

Pederson is still mired in a rookie slump hitting 2 for 23 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .231/.367/.493 with 20 HR, 39 RBI, 46 R, 2 SB in 85 games

Games Dodgers played: 86

Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 38

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 4

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt continued to keep his eye on the ball as he hit 6 for 20 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .349/.466/.618 with 20 HR, 68 RBI, 59 R, 16 SB in 84 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 84

Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 39

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 31

AJ Pollock

Pollock contributed in all aspects as he hit 8 for 24 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 5 games. . This season he is hitting .304/.347/.469 with 11 HR, 42 RBI, 56 R, 18 SB in 83 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 84

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 35

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo showed signs of breaking his slump hitting 5 for 18 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .296/.408/.546 with 16 HR, 48 RBI, 48 R, 12 SB in 83 games. 

Games Cubs played: 84

Home Runs: 16 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 23

Todd Frazier

Frazier has slowed to coasting mode as he hit 5 for 23 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .281/.338/.590 with 25 HR, 55 RBI, 54 R, 8 SB in 81 games. 

Games Reds played: 82

Home Runs: 25 --- Projected Home Runs: 49

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 16

Starling Marte

Marte had a forgettable week hitting 0 for 8 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 3 games. This season he is hitting .281/.329/.459 with 13 HR, 48 RBI, 44 R, 16 SB in 80 games. 

Games Reds played: 84

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 25

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 31