Chasing 50-50 081515

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 18 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp broke his slump hitting 10 for 24 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R and 0 SB in 6 games, For the season he is hitting .262/.309/.415 with 13 HR, 67 RBI, 56 R, 9 SB in 115 games


Games Padres played: 117

Home Runs: 13  --- Projected Home Runs: 18

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 12

Justin Upton

Upton also did much better this week hitting 6 for 20 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 6 games.  This season he is hitting .253/.336/.446 with 20 HR, 63 RBI, 62 R, 18 SB in 108 games


Games Padres played: 117

Home Runs: 20  --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 25

Mike Trout

Trout put the brakes on his slump as he hit 7 for 27 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .303/.398/.603 with 33 HR, 71 RBI, 79 R, 10 SB in 112 games

Games Angels played: 115

Home Runs: 33 --- Projected Home Runs: 46

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 14

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez made his swings count as he hit 4 for 27 with 3 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .272/.329/.530 with 26 HR, 65 RBI, 61 R, 2 SB in 107 games

Games Rockies played: 114

Home Runs: 26 --- Projected Home Runs: 37

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon was like his teammate without the power hitting 4 for 24 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .283/.350/.452 with 13 HR, 46 RBI, 66 R, 31 SB in 113 games

Games Rockies played: 114

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 18

Steals: 31 --- Projected Steals: 44

Carlos Gomez

Gomez went into slump mode as he hit 2 for 16 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 2 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 .216/.245/.314 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 4 SB in 13 games with the Astros.

Games Astros played: 116

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 13

Steals: 11 --- Projected Steals: 18

Ryan Braun

Braun did well in all categories hitting 6 for 20 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .275/.344/.491 with 20 HR, 65 RBI, 68 R, 18 SB in 110 games

Games Brewers played: 117

Home Runs: 20 --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 25

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: 116

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 18

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 20

Jose Altuve

Altuve was one of the few on his team making contact this week as he hit 7 for 19 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .300/.345/.409 with 9 HR, 49 RBI, 59 R, 31 SB in 108 games. 

Games Astros played: 116

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 13

Steals: 31 --- Projected Steals: 43

Joc Pederson

Pederson continues his post All-Star journey through slumpland but added to the major categories hitting 2 for 13 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .220/.359/.447 with 22 HR, 45 RBI, 56 R, 3 SB in 113 games

Games Dodgers played: 116

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 4

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt was productive except the major categories as he hit 8 for 19 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .340/.455/.583 with 22 HR, 84 RBI, 74 R, 19 SB in 113 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 114

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 19 --- Projected Steals: 27

AJ Pollock

Pollock had a monter week hitting 11 for 26 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 4 SB in 6 games. . This season he is hitting .312/.365/.474 with 12 HR, 50 RBI, 77 R, 28 SB in 111 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 114

Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 28 --- Projected Steals: 40

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo again hit well going 6 for 18 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .296/.406/.545 with 23 HR, 67 RBI, 65 R, 15 SB in 113 games. 

Games Cubs played: 114

Home Runs: 23 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 21

Todd Frazier

Frazier pulled the chute on his free fall and upticked this week hitting 6 for 26 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .260/.310/.526 with 28 HR, 71 RBI, 64 R, 11 SB in 106 games. 

Games Reds played: 114

Home Runs: 28 --- Projected Home Runs: 40

Steals: 11 --- Projected Steals: 16

Starling Marte

Marte again only contributed on the base paths as he hit 3 for 12 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .285/.339/.442 with 13 HR, 57 RBI, 59 R, 22 SB in 106 games. 

Games Reds played: 113

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 22 --- Projected Steals: 32

Manny Machado

Machado continued to swing a hot bat going 10 for 28 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .298/.364/.520 with 25 HR, 59 RBI, 73 R, 15 SB in 114 games

Games Orioles played: 114

Home Runs: 25 --- Projected Home Runs: 36

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 21

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: 115

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 14

Brian Dozier

Dozier had a frost coating on his bat as he hit 3 for 19 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 5 games. This season he is hitting .245/.317/.491 with 24 HR, 59 RBI, 80 R, 9 SB in 112 games. 

Games Twins played: 115

Home Runs: 24 --- Projected Home Runs: 34

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 13