Chasing 50-50 062617

This is the sixth year of my Chasing 50-50 segment which I'm reviving as the teams approach the All-Star break. It started five 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 2017 season enters week 13 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

As he showed last season, the initial star of our showcase still has the power but not the wheels. This season he is hitting .320/.361/.547 with 12 HR, 35 RBI, 30 R, 0 SB in 62 games.

Games Braves played: 75

Home Runs: 12  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 0 --- Projected Steals: 0

Paul Goldschmidt

The All-Star first baseman has already nearly locked in a 20/20 season and is trying for much more as he is hitting .332/.447/.606 with 18 HR, 65 RBI, 68 R, 13 SB in 76 games

Games Diamondbacks played: 76

Home Runs: 18  --- Projected Home Runs: 38

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 26

Mike Trout

The defending AL MVP had launched a campaign to challenge the numbers in the title before an injury put him on the DL. He may return prior to the All-Star break but will certainly add to his numbers after. Currently he is hitting .337/.461/.742 with 16 HR, 36 RBI, 36 R, 10 SB in 47 games

Games Angels played: 79

Home Runs: 16  --- Projected Home Runs: 33

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 21

Brett Gardner

The Yankees outfielder has already hit double digits in the two main categories and the surge in power might help him get his first 20/20 season as he is hitting .257/.337/.470 with 14 HR, 33 RBI, 49 R, 10 SB in 68 games

Games Yankees played: 73

Home Runs: 14  --- Projected Home Runs: 31

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 22

Keon Broxton

The Brewers outfielder flashed some speed last season with his first real chance to play but is really breaking out hitting .250/.317/.496 with 13 HR, 32 RBI, 44 R, 13 SB in 73 games

Games Brewers played: 78

Home Runs: 13  --- Projected Home Runs: 27

Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 27

Brian Dozier

The Twins second baseman nearly had a 20\20 last season and clearly has that in his sights as he is hitting .250/.341/.446 with 13 HR, 35 RBI, 36 R, 10 SB in 69 games

Games Twins played: 73

Home Runs: 13  --- Projected Home Runs: 29

Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 22

Mookie Betts

The Red Sox outfielder if off the pace of last season when he challeged 30/30 but he is still off to a good start hitting .266/.343/.474 with 12 HR, 40 RBI, 46 R, 12 SB in 72 games.

Games Red Sox played: 75

Home Runs: 12  --- Projected Home Runs: 26

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 26

Jose Altuve

As baseball's version of Ant-Man, the Astros second baseman is slightly behind last season but still hitting well at .319/.393/.521 with 11 HR, 36 RBI, 49 R, 12 SB in 75 games

Games Astos played: 77

Home Runs: 11  --- Projected Home Runs: 23

Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 25

Lorenzo Cain

The last of the debut group makes his first ever appearance in the chase as the Kansas City outfielder is hitting .280/.355/.454 with 10 HR, 27 RBI, 40 R, 14 SB in 72 games

Games Royals played: 74

Home Runs: 10  --- Projected Home Runs: 22

Steals: 14 --- Projected Steals: 31