A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
School: Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu Position: Pitcher B/T: RHP (Three-Quarter Arm Slot) / RHH Ht/Wt: 6'1" / 200 lbs Pitching Data Fastball Velocity Range: 86.6–88.0 mph (Max 88.1 mph) Spin Rate: Max 2225 RPM, Avg 2151 RPM Vertical Break: Max 20.9", Avg 18.3" Spin Efficiency: 99% Extension: 5.7 ft Slider Velocity Range: 75.1–75.8 mph (Max 75.8 mph) Spin Rate: Max 2098 RPM, Avg 2077 RPM Vertical Break: Max 6.0", Avg 3.0" Horizontal Break: Max -9.6", Avg -12.2" Zone %: 60% Curveball Velocity Range: 68.6–69.5 mph (Max 69.7 mph) Spin Rate: Max 2245 RPM, Avg 2126 RPM Vertical Break: Max -17.7", Avg -18.3" Horizontal Break: Max -8.0", Avg -9.7" Cutter Velocity: Avg 77 mph Spin Rate: Max/Avg 2083 RPM Vertical Break: Max/Avg 6.4" Horizontal Break: Max/Avg -4.3" Spin Efficiency: 34%
Overall Evaluation Meng-Yuan Jhuang’s fastball stands out with its high spin efficiency (99%) and exceptional vertical break, creating significant pressure on hitters. His fastball pairs effectively with his secondary pitches, offering strong deception and inducing weak contact. The slider’s horizontal movement makes it particularly threatening to right-handed batters, while the curveball’s sharp vertical drop (-18.3" on average) serves as a critical speed-differential weapon. The cutter shows consistent movement characteristics, making it a tactical supplementary pitch. Despite a lower spin efficiency (34%), its slight horizontal cut is effective in generating weak contact. Jhuang has a comprehensive pitch arsenal. With further development of his fastball velocity range and increased effectiveness of his slider, his value as a pitcher will become even more pronounced.
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球探報告:莊孟源
基本資料 學校:明新科技大學 守備位置:投手 投打習性:右投(四分之三角度) / 右打 身高 / 體重:6呎1吋 / 200磅 擁有理想的投手身材結實且穩定的體態 數據分析 直球 速度範圍:86.6 ~ 88.0 英里(最快 88.1 英里) 轉速:最快 2225 RPM,平均 2151 RPM 垂直位移:最大 20.9 英吋,平均 18.3 英吋 旋轉效率:99% 出手延伸:5.7 英呎 直球擁有極高的旋轉效率與出色的垂直位移數據 滑球 速度範圍:75.1 ~ 75.8 英里(最快 75.8 英里) 轉速:最快 2098 RPM,平均 2077 RPM 垂直位移:最大 6.0 英吋,平均 3.0 英吋 橫向位移:最大 -9.6 英吋,平均 -12.2 英吋 Zone%:60% 曲球 速度範圍:68.6 ~ 69.5 英里(最快 69.7 英里) 轉速:最快 2245 RPM,平均 2126 RPM 垂直位移:最大 -17.7 英吋,平均 -18.3 英吋 橫向位移:最大 -8.0 英吋,平均 -9.7 英吋 曲球以極大的垂直位移為主,垂直位移數值(最大 -17.7、平均 -18.3)展現其銳利的下墜效果 卡特球 平均速度:77 英里 轉速:最快 / 平均 2083 RPM 垂直位移:最大 / 平均 6.4 英吋 橫向位移:最大 / 平均 -4.3 英吋 旋轉效率:34%
綜合評價
莊孟源的直球憑藉高旋轉效率與突出垂直位移,形成了強烈的壓制效果,搭配不同變化球能有效對打者形成誘導與壓迫。其中,滑球以橫向位移為主要特徵,對右打者構成威脅,而曲球的大幅垂直位移則為速差球路中不可或缺的核心球種。莊孟源的卡特球在位移數據上也表現穩定,適合作為戰術性使用的輔助球路,雖然旋轉效率偏低(34%),但對於卡特球的特性來說較為理想。該球路在進壘時呈現小幅的橫向切割效果,能有效製造打者的弱點擊球。整體而言,莊孟源是一名具有完整投球工具組的投手,若能進一步提升直球的速度區間與滑球的威脅性,他的價值將更加顯著。
Player: Meng-Yuan Jhuang
School: Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu Position: Pitcher B/T: RHP (Three-Quarter Arm Slot) / RHH Ht/Wt: 6'1" / 200 lbs Pitching Data Fastball Velocity Range: 86.6–88.0 mph (Max 88.1 mph) Spin Rate: Max 2225 RPM, Avg 2151 RPM Vertical Break: Max 20.9", Avg 18.3" Spin Efficiency: 99% Extension: 5.7 ft Slider Velocity Range: 75.1–75.8 mph (Max 75.8 mph) Spin Rate: Max 2098 RPM, Avg 2077 RPM Vertical Break: Max 6.0", Avg 3.0" Horizontal Break: Max -9.6", Avg -12.2" Zone %: 60% Curveball Velocity Range: 68.6–69.5 mph (Max 69.7 mph) Spin Rate: Max 2245 RPM, Avg 2126 RPM Vertical Break: Max -17.7", Avg -18.3" Horizontal Break: Max -8.0", Avg -9.7" Cutter Velocity: Avg 77 mph Spin Rate: Max/Avg 2083 RPM Vertical Break: Max/Avg 6.4" Horizontal Break: Max/Avg -4.3" Spin Efficiency: 34%
Overall Evaluation
Meng-Yuan Jhuang’s fastball stands out with its high spin efficiency (99%) and exceptional vertical break, creating significant pressure on hitters. His fastball pairs effectively with his secondary pitches, offering strong deception and inducing weak contact. The slider’s horizontal movement makes it particularly threatening to right-handed batters, while the curveball’s sharp vertical drop (-18.3" on average) serves as a critical speed-differential weapon. The cutter shows consistent movement characteristics, making it a tactical supplementary pitch. Despite a lower spin efficiency (34%), its slight horizontal cut is effective in generating weak contact. Jhuang has a comprehensive pitch arsenal. With further development of his fastball velocity range and increased effectiveness of his slider, his value as a pitcher will become even more pronounced.