Caden Burgard
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
77
Velocity
6'0"
Height
221
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
77
mph
AI Prediction
80
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
3.9
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
19
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 3.9 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 3.9 mph through improved mechanics and training.
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current
98.0"
54%ile
→
Goal
106.0"
84%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
110.0 lbs
58%ile
→
Goal
125.0 lbs
88%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
27.0"
63%ile
→
Goal
31.2"
93%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
405.0 lbs
54%ile
→
Goal
505.0 lbs
84%ile
Right Grip
+1.2 mph
Current
120.0 lbs
75%ile
→
Goal
135.0 lbs
95%ile
Hip Extension (Combined)
+0.6 mph
Current
25.0°
15%ile
→
Goal
33.0°
45%ile
Hip Flexion (L)
+0.6 mph
Current
80.0°
45%ile
→
Goal
88.5°
75%ile
Trunk Rotation (Combined)
+0.5 mph
Current
110.0°
19%ile
→
Goal
120.0°
49%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+10.0 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +13.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.0 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.0 mph.
3.0 mph gap remaining
Consider setting an interim target of 87 mph first.
Consider setting an interim target of 87 mph first.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
1/16 metrics
Level 3
1/16 metrics
Level 2
2/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
50
Mobility
69
Power
80
Balance
66
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
75
Overall
72.0 in
in
Body Height
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-3.0 in
221 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
91th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
✓ Elite
75.0 in
in
Wing Span
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
50
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
10 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-8 °
60 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
60 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
30 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
30 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
55 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
50 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
15 °
°
Right Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
10 °
°
Left Hip Extension
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-15 °
80 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
80 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
40 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-11 °
40 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-12 °
55 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
64th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-15 °
55 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
58th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-25 °
110 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-10 °
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
25 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
45 °
°
Trunk Extension
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-5 °
50 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
60 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-10 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
69
Overall
27.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
66th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-3.0 in
23.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
81th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-1.3 in
98 in
in
Broad Jump
58th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-10 in
86 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
82 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-4 in
1.490 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
✓ Elite
405 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-195 lbs
120 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-10 lbs
110 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
61th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-20 lbs
621 W
W
Right Rotational Power
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-352 W
621 W
W
Left Rotational Power
55th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-288 W
Balance
6 metrics measured
80
Overall
33 in
in
Right Y-Balance 1
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
36 in
Difference:
-3 in
43 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-4 in
40 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
78th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-6 in
32 in
in
Left Y-Balance 1
79th Percentile
Elite (90th):
37 in
Difference:
-5 in
42 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-4 in
40 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
76th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-7 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
58
Overall
21 in
in
Vertical Break
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
5 in
in
Horizontal Break
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-9 in
1904 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
51th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-274 rpm
77 mph
mph
Total Velocity
43th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-9 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Caden Burgard
The Overview
Alright Caden, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 77 mph, which means you need about 13.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is solid at the 66th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Caden, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 77 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 80.9 mph. That 3.9 mph gap? That's not a problem — that's POTENTIAL. It means once we clean up your mechanics and movement patterns, you've got velocity sitting there waiting to be unlocked.
Your mechanics efficiency is at the 19th percentile — and honestly, this is where the opportunity is. Your physical tools are there, but your delivery isn't converting them efficiently. The good news? Mechanical improvements often come faster than physical gains. Once we optimize your sequencing and timing, you'll see immediate velocity jumps.
Your Biggest Opportunities
Based on the AI analysis, here are your biggest opportunities to add velocity:
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current: 98.0" (54th %ile)
→
Target: 106.0" (84th %ile)
Why it matters: Your broad jump is one of the best predictors of pitching velocity because it measures your ability to produce horizontal force — exactly what you need off the mound.
How we fix it: The Stride Excelerator is perfect for this — it trains the exact horizontal force production pattern you use in your delivery. Combine that with plyometrics, bounds, and the TopVelocity Sled for resisted stride work.
Left Grip Strength
+1.8 mph
Current: 110.0 lbs (58th %ile)
→
Target: 125.0 lbs (88th %ile)
Why it matters: Grip strength is the end of the kinetic chain. All that force you generate has to transfer through your hand to the ball.
How we fix it: Farmer carries, dead hangs, wrist work, and specific grip training in the 3X Program. This also helps with spin rate and command.
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current: 27.0" (63th %ile)
→
Target: 31.2" (93th %ile)
Why it matters: Vertical jump measures your explosive power — your ability to generate force quickly. This directly translates to how hard you can drive off the rubber.
How we fix it: The Impulse Ground Force Trainer develops your ability to create force into the ground explosively. Pair it with box jumps, depth jumps, and Olympic lift variations in the 3X Program.
These three priorities alone = +5.7 mph potential
Can You Hit Your Target?
Let me be honest with you — getting to 90 mph is a big goal. The improvements I've outlined give you about +10.0 mph, which would put you around 87 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 3.0 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 87 mph as your first milestone, crush that, then we'll re-evaluate and map out the next phase.
My Recommendation
Based on everything I'm seeing here, here's what I recommend: The 3X Pitching Velocity Program is exactly what you need. This isn't just a throwing program — it's a complete system that addresses mechanics, strength, power, and motor learning all in one. Your mechanics efficiency score tells me there's velocity sitting on the table right now. The 3X Program will teach you how to sequence your body properly and transfer all that force into the ball. To accelerate your results, I highly recommend using the TopVelocity training devices that are built into the program: The Trunk Excelerator teaches you to generate and transfer rotational power through your core — this is where velocity lives. The Stride Excelerator builds explosive leg drive and proper stride mechanics, which is the foundation of the 3X approach. The Impulse Ground Force Trainer develops your ability to create force into the ground, and the TopVelocity Sled builds the specific strength patterns you need for a powerful delivery. These aren't gimmicks — they're tools designed to train the exact movement patterns that separate high-velocity pitchers from everyone else. Combine them with the 3X Program and you'll see results faster than training alone.
Your Top Physical Priorities
The two biggest physical drivers for you right now are broad jump and Total Body Strength. Together, these account for about 2.8 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +1.1 mph
Current
98 in
Percentile
58th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+4 in
Total Body Strength +1.7 mph
Current
405 lbs
Percentile
48th
Target
533.3 lbs
To Gain
+128.3 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: left ankle dorsiflexion, Left Hip Abduction (mobility), Left Grip Strength (power/stability), Body Height. These aren't the headline levers, but they raise the floor and make your mechanics easier to execute.
Your Action Plan
Movement Cues:
"Shin down, leverage, drive — use the ground."
Training Priorities:
General Athletic Development
Well-rounded program: strength, power, mobility, and conditioning. Build the complete athlete.
Achievement Milestones
Evaluated
Ranked
80+ MPH
85+ MPH
90+ Club
Pro Level