Chasing 50-50 072515

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. On July 25 adding Manny Machado of the Orioles, Steven Souza Jr of the Rays, Brian Dozier of the Twins and Springer's teammate Jose Altuve. This is week 15 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp is finding life post All-Star break as he hit 6 for 20 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R and 0 SB in 6 games, . For the season he is hitting .256/.302/.415 with 11 HR, 53 RBI, 47 R, 8 SB in 96 games


Games Padres played: 97

Home Runs: 11  --- Projected Home Runs: 18

Steals: 8 --- Projected Steals: 13

Justin Upton

Upton was practically MIA going 0 for 8 in 3 games as he tagged Kemp on his way up.  This season he is hitting .248/.326/.420 with 15 HR, 49 RBI, 47 R, 17 SB in 91 games


Games Padres played: 97

Home Runs: 15  --- Projected Home Runs: 25

Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 28

Mike Trout

Trout was swinging hard hitting 5 for 22 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .306/.398/.611 with 29 HR, 59 RBI, 72 R, 9 SB in 95 games

Games Angels played: 96

Home Runs: 29 --- Projected Home Runs: 48

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 15

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez has found his power stroke hitting 5 for 17 with 3 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 4 games. For the season he is hitting .261/.317/.475 with 16 HR, 41 RBI, 42 R, 2 SB in 87 games

Games Rockies played: 94

Home Runs: 16 --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon contributed on the base paths going 6 for 16 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games. For the season he is hitting .296/.366/.466 with 12 HR, 43 RBI, 56 R, 25 SB in 93 games

Games Rockies played: 94

Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 25 --- Projected Steals: 43

Carlos Gomez

Gomez was missing more than he hit going 4 for 19 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .267/.333/.433 with 8 HR, 42 RBI, 41 R, 7 SB in 69 games.

Games Brewers played: 97

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

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 12

Ryan Braun

Braun was just swinging harder than his teammate as he hit 4 for 19 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .268/.337/.491 with 18 HR, 61 RBI, 57 R, 14 SB in 92 games

Games Brewers played: 97

Home Runs: 18 --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 23

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: 98

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 23

Jose Altuve

Altuve provides surprising pop for his size and scurries well around the base paths. This season he is hitting .302/.348/.431 with 9 HR, 43 RBI, 52 R, 28 SB in 90 games. 

Games Astros played: 98

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 15

Steals: 28 --- Projected Steals: 46

Joc Pederson

Pederson is slowly rising out of his slump slump hitting 6 for 29 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .228/.356/.461 with 20 HR, 42 RBI, 50 R, 2 SB in 97 games

Games Dodgers played: 98

Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt was productive without pop as he hit 8 for 21 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .345/.461/.605 with 21 HR, 73 RBI, 61 R, 17 SB in 95 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 95

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 36

Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 29

AJ Pollock

Pollock kept pace with his teammate and slightly passed him while hitting 10 for 25 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 7 games. . This season he is hitting .307/.358/.471 with 11 HR, 44 RBI, 62 R, 21 SB in 83 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 95

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 21 --- Projected Steals: 36

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo continues to try to break his slump hitting 6 for 30 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .287/.402/.510 with 16 HR, 51 RBI, 51 R, 13 SB in 94 games. 

Games Cubs played: 95

Home Runs: 16 --- Projected Home Runs: 27

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 22

Todd Frazier

Frazier found his swing again hitting 7 for 26 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .279/.333/.571 with 26 HR, 64 RBI, 59 R, 10 SB in 93 games. 

Games Reds played: 94

Home Runs: 26 --- Projected Home Runs: 45

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 17

Starling Marte

Marte has risen like a Phoenix after the All-Star break hitting 13 for 29 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .291/.337/.462 with 13 HR, 51 RBI, 48 R, 19 SB in 90 games. 

Games Reds played: 96

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 22

Steals: 19 --- Projected Steals: 35

Manny Machado

Machado keeps building on the numbers of the best season of his young career. This season he is hitting .301/.373/.536 with 21 HR, 51 RBI, 60 R, 14 SB in 95 games

Games Orioles played: 95

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 36

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 24

Steven Souza Jr

Souza is waging a strong Rookie campaign with good power and speed numbers. This season he is hitting .208/.298/.406 with 15 HR, 33 RBI, 41 R, 10 SB in 82 games.

Games Rays played: 98

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 25

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 16

Brian Dozier

Dozier was part of the chase last season as a 20/20 guy and is putting up the numbers to make a return. This season he is hitting .255/.325/.513 with 21 HR, 55 RBI, 71 R, 9 SB in 94 games. 

Games Twins played: 96

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 15