It's no secret that Matt Kemp has been on a tear this season. His incredible start to the season includes a .417 batting average, .490 on-base percentage, .893 slugging percentage, 12 home runs and 25 RBIs through today, April 30th.
Though not the best start to a season ever, it's no doubt been a memorable one for fans of the game.
Not only has Kemp done great so far, he's done it in dramatic fashion. Just two nights ago when the Dodgers hosted the Washington Nationals and 19-year old baseball prodigy Bryce Harper made a memorable MLB debut, Kemp somehow managed to steal the limelight. Harper managed to send a double right over Kemp's head in center field and followed that up with a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth to contribute to what was shaping up to be a Nationals win. Until Matt Kemp stepped to the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning and blasted a monstrous walk-off home run over the right-center field wall to give the Dodgers a 4-3 win over the Nats.
This beastly start to the season has lead many to wonder if Kemp has a legitimate chance at winning the triple crown or even becoming the third player ever to have a 50-50 season. (50 homers, 50 stolen bases) Last season Kemp hit 39 home runs and stole 40 bases last season and should have won the MVP. His BA, HR's and RBI's so far this season are astonishing, and if he avoids a serious slump he will no doubt contend for the triple crown.
Which of the two is more likely, 50-50 or the triple crown? Do you guys think Kemp will accomplish either of the two this season?
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