Chasing 50-50 082315

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 19 of the chase.

Matt Kemp

Kemp's bat helped fuel a hot streak for the Padres as he hit  9 for 24 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R and 0 SB in 6 games, For the season he is hitting .268/.315/.426 with 15 HR, 74 RBI, 60 R, 9 SB in 122 games


Games Padres played: 123

Home Runs: 15  --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 9 --- Projected Steals: 12

Justin Upton

Upton also help stoke the flames hitting 6 for 13 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games.  This season he is hitting .257/.343/.447 with 20 HR, 67 RBI, 66 R, 18 SB in 116 games


Games Padres played: 123

Home Runs: 20  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 24

Mike Trout

Trout swung a frosty bat as he hit 3 for 21 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 7 games. For the season he is hitting .293/.391/.580 with 33 HR, 72 RBI, 79 R, 10 SB in 112 games

Games Angels played: 123

Home Runs: 33 --- Projected Home Runs: 43

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 13

Carlos Gonzalez

Gonzalez continues to be a post All-Star juggernaut as he hit 7 for 21 with 3 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .274/.333/.540 with 29 HR, 70 RBI, 67 R, 2 SB in 114 games

Games Rockies played: 121

Home Runs: 29 --- Projected Home Runs: 39

Steals: 2 --- Projected Steals: 3

Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon did well to boost both categories hitting 8 for 23 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 6 games. For the season he is hitting .290/.354/.462 with 14 HR, 48 RBI, 69 R, 33 SB in 113 games

Games Rockies played: 121

Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 19

Steals: 33 --- Projected Steals: 44

Carlos Gomez

Gomez continues to struggle in Houston as he hit 3 for 20 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 6 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 .184/.225/.250 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 5 SB in 13 games with the Astros.

Games Astros played: 124

Home Runs: 9 --- Projected Home Runs: 12

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 16

Ryan Braun

Braun swung a power bat as he hit 7 for 23 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .274/.342/.493 with 22 HR, 73 RBI, 72 R, 18 SB in 117 games

Games Brewers played: 124

Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 29

Steals: 18 --- Projected Steals: 24

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: 124

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 18

Jose Altuve

Altuve had a bat en fuego hitting  13 for 31 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .307/.350/.420 with 10 HR, 51 RBI, 63 R, 32 SB in 108 games. 

Games Astros played: 124

Home Runs: 10--- Projected Home Runs: 13

Steals: 32 --- Projected Steals: 42

Joc Pederson

Pederson had one good swing during his slump hitting 1 for 10 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 5 games. For the season the rookie is hitting .214/.357/.441 with 23 HR, 47 RBI, 58 R, 3 SB in 119 games

Games Dodgers played: 122

Home Runs: 23 --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 3 --- Projected Steals: 4

Paul Goldscmidt

Goldscmidt cooled but added to the major categories hitting 6 for 30 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games. He was the first to join the 20/20 club this season. This season he is hitting .331/.444/.568 with 24 HR, 93 RBI, 78 R, 20 SB in 113 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 122

Home Runs: 24 --- Projected Home Runs: 32

Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 27

AJ Pollock

Pollock had another monter week hitting 14 for 29 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 4 SB in 6 games. . This season he is hitting .324/.376/.495 with 13 HR, 54 RBI, 88 R, 33 SB in 118 games. 

Games Diamondbacks played: 122

Home Runs: 13 --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 33 --- Projected Steals: 44

Anthony Rizzo

Rizzo slumped but made half his swings count going 4 for 23 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .291/.401/.541 with 25 HR, 76 RBI, 69 R, 15 SB in 120 games. 

Games Cubs played: 121

Home Runs: 25 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 20

Todd Frazier

Frazier continues to reverse course on his slump hitting 7 for 25 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games. This season he is hitting .263/.315/.526 with 29 HR, 74 RBI, 67 R, 11 SB in 119 games. 

Games Reds played: 121

Home Runs: 29 --- Projected Home Runs: 39

Steals: 11 --- Projected Steals: 15

Starling Marte

Marte exploded out of his slump hitting 12 for 32 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .290/.341/.459 with 15 HR, 61 RBI, 68 R, 24 SB in 106 games. 

Games Reds played: 121

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 24 --- Projected Steals: 32

Manny Machado

Machado swung well sans power hitting 9 for 28 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .297/.362/.510 with 25 HR, 62 RBI, 76 R, 16 SB in 122 games

Games Orioles played: 122

Home Runs: 25 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 16 --- 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: 123

Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 20

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 13

Brian Dozier

Dozier showed signs of breaking his slump as he hit 7 for 29 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games. This season he is hitting .245/.316/.480 with 25 HR, 63 RBI, 84 R, 10 SB in 120 games. 

Games Twins played: 123

Home Runs: 25 --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 13