Chasing 50-50 080115

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 16 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp was one tick off last week's pace as he hit 5 for 22 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R and 0 SB in 6 games, . For the season he is hitting .254/.304/.405 with 11 HR, 56 RBI, 49 R, 9 SB in 102 games


Games Padres played: 103

Home Runs: 11  --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 14

Justin Upton

Upton found his power stroke hitting 6 for 23 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .249/.325/.436 with 18 HR, 56 RBI, 51 R, 17 SB in 97 games


Games Padres played: 103

Home Runs: 18  --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 27

Mike Trout

Trout did the most with limited opportunties hitting 6 for 19 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 4 games. For the season he is hitting .317/.407/.642 with 32 HR, 67 RBI, 76 R, 10 SB in 99 games

Games Angels played: 102

Home Runs: 32 --- Projected Home Runs: 51

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 16

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez continues to hone his power stroke hitting 13 for 27 with 5 HR, 11 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .279/.338/.522 with 21 HR, 52 RBI, 52 R, 2 SB in 94 games

Games Rockies played: 101

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 34

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon again contributed on the base paths going 6 for 28 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .290/.358/.456 with 12 HR, 44 RBI, 62 R, 27 SB in 100 games

Games Rockies played: 101

Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 27 --- Projected Steals: 43

Carlos Gomez

Gomez is practically batting with an icicle going 3 for 16 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting season hitting .262/.328/.423 with 8 HR, 43 RBI, 42 R, 7 SB in 74 games.

Games Brewers played: 104

Home Runs: 8 --- Projected Home Runs: 12

Steals: 7 --- Projected Steals: 11

Ryan Braun

Braun was able to contributed to both categories as he hit 4 for 18 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .266/.335/.486 with 19 HR, 63 RBI, 58 R, 15 SB in 97 games

Games Brewers played: 104

Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 29

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 23

George Springer

Springer was on the DL this week and not expected back before mid August. For the season he is hitting .264/.365/.457 with  13 HR, 29 RBI, 43 R, 14 SB in 75 games

Games Astros played: 104

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 22

Jose Altuve

Altuve had an off week hitting 6 for 25 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .298/.343/.431 with 9 HR, 48 RBI, 54 R, 27 SB in 96 games. 

Games Astros played: 104

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 14

Steals: 27 --- Projected Steals: 42

Joc Pederson

Pederson jad one swing that counted as he hit 3 for 17 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 4 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .225/.348/.459 with 21 HR, 43 RBI, 51 R, 2 SB in 101 games

Games Dodgers played: 103

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt returned to machine mode as he hit 9 for 22 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .349/.465/.604 with 22 HR, 77 RBI, 67 R, 17 SB in 101 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 101

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 27

AJ Pollock

Pollock fell off pace with his bat but made up for it on the bases as he hit 6 for 22 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 6 games. . This season he is hitting .305/.361/.465 with 11 HR, 45 RBI, 67 R, 23 SB in 83 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 101

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

Steals: 23 --- Projected Steals: 37

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo broke out of his slump hitting 7 for 24 with 3 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .287/.399/.523 with 19 HR, 57 RBI, 56 R, 14 SB in 101 games. 

Games Cubs played: 102

Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 22

Todd Frazier

Frazier had trouble at the plate hitting 4 for 23 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .273/.327/.558 with 27 HR, 67 RBI, 61 R, 10 SB in 99 games. 

Games Reds played: 101

Home Runs: 27 --- Projected Home Runs: 43

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 16

Starling Marte

Marte continues his post All-Star production going 6 for 19 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .292/.340/.455 with 13 HR, 54 RBI, 51 R, 20 SB in 96 games. 

Games Reds played: 102

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

Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 32

Manny Machado

Machado had an off week hitting 6 for 30 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .293/.364/.518 with 22 HR, 54 RBI, 65 R, 14 SB in 102 games

Games Orioles played: 102

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 22

Steven Souza Jr

Souza had a fine week without contributing to the main two as he hit 6 for 23 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games. . This season he is hitting .212/.299/.402 with 15 HR, 34 RBI, 45 R, 10 SB in 88 games.

Games Rays played: 104

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 23

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 16

Brian Dozier

Dozier had one productive swing going 5 for 23 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .253/.327/.506 with 22 HR, 56 RBI, 74 R, 9 SB in 100 games. 

Games Twins played: 102

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 14