Chasing 50-50 091716

This is the fifth year of my Chasing 50-50 segment which I'm reviving before the season ends. It started four 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 2016 season is winding down and we'll check out those with the power\speed combo.. As long as he is playing Kemp will always be part of this

Matt Kemp

The initial star of our showcase still has the power but not the wheels. This season he is hitting .269/.300/.492 with 31 HR, 99 RBI, 80 R, 1 SB in 142 games.

Games Braves played: 147

Home Runs: 31  --- Projected Home Runs: 34

Steals: 1 --- Projected Steals: 1


Mike Trout

Trout is another player we've had on here every year and his numbers are back up on the base paths. He is hitting .317/.434/.554 with 27 HR, 89 RBI, 110 R, 25 SB in 144 games.

Games Angels played: 147

Home Runs: 27  --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 25 --- Projected Steals: 28

Brian Dozier

Dozier is a return performer and his power numbers are up this year. He is hitting .282/.354/.580 with 41 HR, 98 RBI, 99 R, 15 SB in 143 games.

Games Twins played: 144

Home Runs: 41  --- Projected Home Runs: 46

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 17


Rougned Odor

This is the debut year for Odor on the list. The Rangers second baseman is hitting .281/.304/.515 with 31 HR, 85 RBI, 87 R, 14 SB in 138 games.

Games Rangers played: 148

Home Runs: 31  --- Projected Home Runs: 34

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 15


Mookie Betts

This is the debut year for Betts also. The Red Sox outfielder is hitting .313/.354/.539 with 30 HR, 105 RBI, 111 R, 24 SB in 144 games.

Games Red Sox played: 147

Home Runs: 30  --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 24 --- Projected Steals: 26


Ryan Braun

Braun is a repeat performer. The former MVP is hitting .304/.369/.537 with 28 HR, 83 RBI, 75 R, 15 SB in 126 games.

Games Brewers played: 148

Home Runs: 28  --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 16


Charlie Blackmon

Blackmon is a returning performer. He is hitting .318/.379/.551 with 27 HR, 73 RBI, 103 R, 16 SB in 128 games. 

Games Rockies played: 147

Home Runs: 27  --- Projected Home Runs: 30

Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 18


Ian Kinsler

Kinsler is making his debut which is returning to form since he was in the 30/30 club the year before this series started. This season the second baseman is hitting .278/.336/.472 with 26 HR, 78 RBI, 105 R, 14 SB in 142 games.

Games Tigers played: 147

Home Runs: 26  --- Projected Home Runs: 29

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 15


Wil Myers

Myers is making his debut and starts to live up to the hype of his Minor League Player of the Year season. This season the Padres first baseman is hitting .259/.334/.460 with 25 HR, 83 RBI, 89 R, 25 SB in 142 games.

Games Padres played: 147

Home Runs: 25  --- Projected Home Runs: 28

Steals: 25 --- Projected Steals: 28


Jose Altuve

Altuve returns to the list with increased power numbers although he cut back on steals. He is hitting .341/.401/.552 with 24 HR, 94 RBI, 100 R, 27 SB in 146 games.

Games Astros played: 147

Home Runs: 24  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 27 --- Projected Steals: 30


Bryce Harper

The reigning NL MVP makes his debut after upping his game on the base paths. This season the Nationals outfielder is hitting .244/.380/.450 with 24 HR, 81 RBI, 82 R, 21 SB in 136 games. 

Games Nationals played: 147

Home Runs: 24  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 21 --- Projected Steals: 23


Ian Desmond

Desmond is a repeat performer as a previous 20/20 club member. This season he is hitting .286/.338/.460 with 22 HR, 82 RBI, 104 R, 20 SB in 145 games.

Games Rangers played: 148

Home Runs: 22  --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 20 --- Projected Steals: 22


Gregory Polanco

Polanco makes his debut although both his fellow Pirates outfielders had represented in previous years. This year he is hitting .265/.330/.486 with 22 HR, 85 RBI, 78 R, 13 SB in 133 games.

Games Pirates played: 146

Home Runs: 22  --- Projected Home Runs: 24

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 14


Paul Goldschmidt

Goldschmidt is a repeat performer but the big surprise is his speed numbers surpassed his home run tally. This season he is hitting .299/.416/.484 with 20 HR, 85 RBI, 96 R, 26 SB in 144 games.

Games Diamondbacks played: 147

Home Runs: 20  --- Projected Home Runs: 22

Steals: 26 --- Projected Steals: 29


Melvin Upton Jr makes his debut splitting the season with the Padres and Blue Jays. His brother was on the list last year. This season he is hitting a combined .241/.293/411 with 20 HR, 60 RBI, 63 R, 26 SB in 137 games.

Games Blue Jays played 147

Home Runs: 20  --- Projected Home Runs: 22

Steals: 26 --- Projected Steals: 29

Carlos Correa

Correa makes his debut the year after winning AL Rookie of the Year. This season the Astros shortstop is hitting .270/.361/.453 with 19 HR, 91 RBI, 70 R, 13 SB in 139 games. 

Games Astros played: 147

Home Runs: 19  --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 14


Freddy Galvis

Galvis makes his debut on the list. This season the Phillies shortstop is hitting .237/.270/.399 with 19 HR, 65 RBI, 57 R, 13 SB in 145 games.

Games Phillies played: 148

Home Runs: 19  --- Projected Home Runs: 21

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 14


Jean Segura

Segura is a repeat performer who pads his stats from the steals side. This season he is hitting .316/.362/.483 with 16 HR, 56 RBI, 90 R, 30 SB in 138 games.

Games Diamondbacks played: 147

Home Runs: 16  --- Projected Home Runs: 18

Steals: 30 --- Projected Steals: 33


Jonathan Villar

Villar debuts on the list in a breakout year as a burner who added some pop to his bat. This season the Brewers SS\3B is hitting .289/.369/.452 with 16 HR, 55 RBI, 81 R, 54 SB in 142 games.

Games Brewers played: 148

Home Runs: 16  --- Projected Home Runs: 18

Steals: 54 --- Projected Steals: 59


Eduardo Nunez

Nunez is another debut who showcased his skills with two organizations splitting between the Twins and Giants. This season the 3B\SS has hit a combined .286/.326/.435 with 15 HR, 65 RBI, 67 R, 36 SB in 132 games.

Games Giants played: 147

Home Runs: 15  --- Projected Home Runs: 17

Steals: 36 --- Projected Steals: 40