Chris Barger
LHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
82
Velocity
5'11"
Height
189
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
82
mph
AI Prediction
79
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
+2.5
mph
Above prediction
Proficiency
69
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Good mechanics - room for improvement
You're throwing 2.5 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
You're throwing 2.5 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
160.0"
60%ile
→
Goal
174.0"
90%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
27.0"
63%ile
→
Goal
31.2"
93%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
110.0 lbs
58%ile
→
Goal
125.0 lbs
88%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
100.0 lbs
32%ile
→
Goal
110.0 lbs
62%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
189.0 lbs
60%ile
→
Goal
216.3 lbs
90%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.640s
60%ile
→
Goal
1.540s
90%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+10.4 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
✓ Target of 90 mph is achievable!
You need +8.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.4 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.4 mph.
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)
64
Mobility
52
Power
96
Balance
71
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
53
Overall
71.0 in
in
Body Height
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
189 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
60th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-27 lbs
73.0 in
in
Wing Span
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-3.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
64
Overall
20 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
20 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
75 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
75 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-5 °
22 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
16th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-18 °
35 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-18 °
35 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
34th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-15 °
20 °
°
Right Hip Extension
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Extension
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
103 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
103 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
45 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-6 °
45 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-7 °
62 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
78th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-8 °
50 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-30 °
105 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-15 °
125 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
97th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
22 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-13 °
40 °
°
Trunk Extension
59th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
65 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-10 °
55 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-15 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
52
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
108 in
in
Broad Jump
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
80 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-6 in
80 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-6 in
1.640 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.240 s
530 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
79th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-70 lbs
100 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
36th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-30 lbs
110 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
61th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-20 lbs
382 W
W
Right Rotational Power
9th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-591 W
385 W
W
Left Rotational Power
14th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-524 W
Balance
6 metrics measured
96
Overall
79 in
in
Right Y-Balance 1
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
36 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
114 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
104 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
94th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
79 in
in
Left Y-Balance 1
97th Percentile
Elite (90th):
37 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
123 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
97th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
90 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
93th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
43
Overall
13 in
in
Vertical Break
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-7 in
-14 in
in
Horizontal Break
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-28 in
1992 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
66th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-186 rpm
82 mph
mph
Total Velocity
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-4 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Chris Barger
The Overview
Alright Chris, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 82 mph, which means you need about 8.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is strong — you're in the 71th percentile across all metrics. This is a refinement phase, focusing on the small gaps that add up to big velocity.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Chris, let me break this down for you. You're sitting at 82 mph right now, and our AI model — which has analyzed over 800 elite athletes — predicted 79.5 mph based on your physical metrics. You're actually beating that prediction by 2.5 mph. That means your mechanics are doing their job. You're not leaving velocity on the table from inefficiency.
Your mechanics efficiency is at the 69th percentile — that's solid, right around average for our database. You're neither leaving a ton on the table nor maximizing everything. This is a good sign because it means improvements in BOTH your physical profile AND your mechanics will translate to velocity.
Your Biggest Opportunities
Based on the AI analysis, here are your biggest opportunities to add velocity:
Lateral Broad Jump
+2.0 mph
Current: 160.0" (60th %ile)
→
Target: 174.0" (90th %ile)
Why it matters: This measures your lateral power — critical because pitching involves a massive lateral push off the rubber before you rotate.
How we fix it: The Stride Excelerator trains this lateral drive pattern specifically. Combine it with lateral bounds and the TopVelocity Sled for lateral resisted work.
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.
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.
These three priorities alone = +5.6 mph potential
Can You Hit Your Target?
Here's the best part — the math works. You need +8.0 mph to hit 90, and the improvements above give you +10.4 mph of potential. This is achievable. It's not going to happen overnight, but if you commit to the training and stay consistent, 90 mph is absolutely in reach.
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. You've got some physical development to do, and the 3X Program includes the strength and power protocols to build that foundation while you're learning elite mechanics. 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 Body Height. Together, these account for about 1.7 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Hip Internal Rotation +1.4 mph
Current
22 °
Percentile
16th
Target
34 °
To Gain
+12 °
Body Height +0.3 mph
Current
71 in
Percentile
38th
Target
72.8 in
To Gain
+1.8 in
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip Abduction, Left Hip External Rotation (mobility), Left Lateral Broad Jump, Left Grip Strength (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:
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