Caleb Shepard
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
77
Velocity
6'2"
Height
187
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
3.8
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
19
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 3.8 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 3.8 mph through improved mechanics and training.
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
21.0"
61%ile
→
Goal
25.0"
91%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
187.0 lbs
57%ile
→
Goal
212.9 lbs
87%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.4 mph
Current
28.0"
71%ile
→
Goal
32.0"
95%ile
Broad Jump
+1.2 mph
Current
104.0"
78%ile
→
Goal
112.0"
95%ile
Hip Rotation (L) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
50.0°
6%ile
→
Goal
60.0°
36%ile
Hip Rotation (R) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
55.0°
14%ile
→
Goal
65.0°
44%ile
Hip Flexion (R)
+0.6 mph
Current
75.0°
29%ile
→
Goal
80.0°
59%ile
Shoulder Rotation (R) - ER+IR
+0.4 mph
Current
135.0°
18%ile
→
Goal
150.0°
48%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+8.3 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 +8.3 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +8.3 mph.
4.7 mph gap remaining
Consider setting an interim target of 85 mph first.
Consider setting an interim target of 85 mph first.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
0/16 metrics
Level 3
4/16 metrics
Level 2
8/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
55
Mobility
71
Power
52
Balance
59
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
74
Overall
74.0 in
in
Body Height
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
187 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
57th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-29 lbs
75.0 in
in
Wing Span
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
55
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
10 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-8 °
65 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-10 °
65 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-10 °
25 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-15 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-20 °
30 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-24 °
30 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
20 °
°
Right Hip Extension
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
25 °
°
Left Hip Extension
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
75 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
32th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-20 °
80 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
55 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
55 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-35 °
40 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-40 °
100 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-20 °
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
30 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
35 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
40 °
°
Trunk Extension
59th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
75 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
80 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
71
Overall
28.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-2.0 in
21.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-3.3 in
104 in
in
Broad Jump
80th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-4 in
84 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-2 in
84 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-2 in
1.540 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.340 s
650 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
✓ Elite
125 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-5 lbs
125 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
84th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-5 lbs
798 W
W
Right Rotational Power
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-175 W
591 W
W
Left Rotational Power
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-318 W
Balance
6 metrics measured
52
Overall
33 in
in
Right Y-Balance 1
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
36 in
Difference:
-3 in
34 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-13 in
31 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-15 in
29 in
in
Left Y-Balance 1
68th Percentile
Elite (90th):
37 in
Difference:
-8 in
31 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
32th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-15 in
33 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
43th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-14 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
48
Overall
9 in
in
Vertical Break
6th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-11 in
16 in
in
Horizontal Break
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
1877 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-301 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 Caleb Shepard
The Overview
Alright Caleb, 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 59th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Caleb, 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 80.8 mph. That 3.8 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:
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current: 21.0" (61th %ile)
→
Target: 25.0" (91th %ile)
Why it matters: This metric has a direct correlation to pitching velocity based on our data from over 800 athletes.
How we fix it: The 3X Pitching Velocity Program includes specific protocols to target this. Combined with the TopVelocity training devices, you'll see improvement quickly.
Body Weight
+1.5 mph
Current: 187.0 lbs (57th %ile)
→
Target: 212.9 lbs (87th %ile)
Why it matters: Mass equals gas. Bigger athletes generally throw harder because they have more tissue to generate and transfer force. It's physics.
How we fix it: The 3X Program includes nutrition protocols for adding functional mass. Structured calorie surplus with adequate protein, paired with the strength training to make sure every pound you gain is useful.
Vertical Jump
+1.4 mph
Current: 28.0" (71th %ile)
→
Target: 32.0" (95th %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 = +4.7 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 +8.3 mph, which would put you around 85 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 4.7 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 85 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 left hip internal rotation and left ankle dorsiflexion. Together, these account for about 2.6 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Hip Internal Rotation +2.3 mph
Current
20 °
Percentile
10th
Target
34 °
To Gain
+14 °
Left Ankle Dorsiflexion +0.3 mph
Current
10 °
Percentile
50th
Target
14 °
To Gain
+4 °
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip External Rotation, Left Hip Flexion (mobility), Left Rotational Power (power/stability). 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:
Mobility & Stability
Daily mobility work (hips, ankles, t-spine) + longer holds. Add single-leg stability for pelvic control.
Achievement Milestones
Evaluated
Ranked
80+ MPH
85+ MPH
90+ Club
Pro Level