Chasing 50-50 080915

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 17 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp is slumping with the team as he hit 6 for 27 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R and 0 SB in 7 games, For the season he is hitting .255/.304/.395 with 11 HR, 60 RBI, 50 R, 9 SB in 110 games


Games Padres played: 111

Home Runs: 11  --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 13

Justin Upton

Upton was in the same boat as Kemp hitting 6 for 21 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .251/.330/.434 with 18 HR, 59 RBI, 56 R, 18 SB in 97 games


Games Padres played: 111

Home Runs: 18  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 26

Mike Trout

Trout had a rare slump hitting 4 for 23 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .305/.397/.616 with 33 HR, 69 RBI, 78 R, 10 SB in 106 games

Games Angels played: 109

Home Runs: 33 --- Projected Home Runs: 49

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 15

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez kept the hot bat going as he hit 7 for 21 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .279/.337/.529 with 23 HR, 60 RBI, 56 R, 2 SB in 101 games

Games Rockies played: 108

Home Runs: 23 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon contributed to both categories hitting 8 for 27 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .293/.358/.470 with 13 HR, 46 RBI, 65 R, 29 SB in 107 games

Games Rockies played: 108

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

Steals: 29 --- Projected Steals: 44

Carlos Gomez

Gomez was traded and now gives the Astros a trifecta on this list. He is trying to get acclimated to the new scenery as he hit 6 for 28 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB in 7 games. This season he hit season .262/.328/.423 with 8 HR, 43 RBI, 42 R, 7 SB in 74 games with the Brewers and .237/.275/.368 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 3 SB in 9 games with the Astros.

Games Astros played: 111

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 18

Ryan Braun

Braun hit well sans power stroke going 9 for 24 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .270/.343/.488 with 19 HR, 63 RBI, 66 R, 16 SB in 105 games

Games Brewers played: 112

Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 27

Steals: 16 --- 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: 112

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

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 22

Jose Altuve

Altuve broke his slump hitting 10 for 32 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 4 R, 3 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .298/.342/.411 with 9 HR, 48 RBI, 58 R, 30 SB in 104 games. 

Games Astros played: 112

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 30 --- Projected Steals: 54

Joc Pederson

Pederson continues his Rookie slump hitting 3 for 15 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .224/.355/.451 with 21 HR, 43 RBI, 53 R, 2 SB in 107 games

Games Dodgers played: 110

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt must have blown a gasket to start slumping as he hit 3 for 24 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .332/.447/.570 with 22 HR, 78 RBI, 68 R, 19 SB in 108 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 109

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 19 --- Projected Steals: 28

AJ Pollock

Pollock started to find his swing going 6 for 19 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 6 games. . This season he is hitting .305/.362/.463 with 11 HR, 47 RBI, 70 R, 24 SB in 106 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 109

Home Runs: 11 --- Projected Home Runs: 16

Steals: 24 --- Projected Steals: 36

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo hit well going 8 for 21 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .294/.402/.536 with 21 HR, 63 RBI, 62 R, 15 SB in 108 games. 

Games Cubs played: 109

Home Runs: 21 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 22

Todd Frazier

Frazier continued his post All-Star free fall hitting 2 for 26 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .259/.313/.525 with 27 HR, 68 RBI, 62 R, 10 SB in 106 games. 

Games Reds played: 108

Home Runs: 27 --- Projected Home Runs: 41

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 15

Starling Marte

Marte only contributed on the base paths as he hit 4 for 19 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .284/.335/.442 with 13 HR, 56 RBI, 54 R, 22 SB in 96 games. 

Games Reds played: 108

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

Steals: 22 --- Projected Steals: 33

Manny Machado

Machado returned to form hitting 10 for 27 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .300/.367/.525 with 24 HR, 57 RBI, 70 R, 15 SB in 109 games

Games Orioles played: 109

Home Runs: 24 --- Projected Home Runs: 36

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 22

Steven Souza Jr

Souza was on the DL after a HBP . This season he is hitting .214/.303/.403 with 15 HR, 34 RBI, 47 R, 10 SB in 89 games.

Games Rays played: 111

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 22

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 15

Brian Dozier

Dozier made two swings count as he hit 6 for 30 with 2 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .249/.320/.499 with 24 HR, 58 RBI, 78 R, 9 SB in 108 games. 

Games Twins played: 110

Home Runs: 24 --- Projected Home Runs: 35

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 13