News Summary

• Kai-Wei Teng had a limited repertoire when he signed with the Minnesota Twins out of Taiwan in 2017.
• The right-hander from Taichung possessed just a fastball and a curveball.
• Now 27 years old and pitching for the Houston Astros, Teng attacks hitters with a five-pitch mix that includes a sweeper that is not only hard to hit, it is no fun to be on the receiving end of in catch-play.
• Teng’s is averaging 16 inches of horizontal break, which is less than those thrown by numerous other hurlers, including Spencer Arrighetti.