Clayton Smith
LHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
78
Velocity
6'3"
Height
210
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
78
mph
AI Prediction
82
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
4.1
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
18
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 4.1 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 4.1 mph through improved mechanics and training.
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
27.0"
63%ile
→
Goal
31.2"
93%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.2 mph
Current
1.610s
72%ile
→
Goal
1.510s
95%ile
Right Grip
+1.2 mph
Current
120.0 lbs
75%ile
→
Goal
135.0 lbs
95%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+0.9 mph
Current
23.0"
79%ile
→
Goal
25.5"
95%ile
Hip Rotation (L) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
70.0°
53%ile
→
Goal
80.0°
83%ile
Rotation Power (R)
+0.6 mph
Current
474.0w
26%ile
→
Goal
621.2w
56%ile
Trunk Rotation (Combined)
+0.5 mph
Current
105.0°
16%ile
→
Goal
120.0°
46%ile
Shoulder Rotation (L) - ER+IR
+0.4 mph
Current
145.0°
39%ile
→
Goal
160.0°
69%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+7.3 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +12.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +7.3 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +7.3 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
1/16 metrics
Level 2
7/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
61
Mobility
70
Power
74
Balance
68
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
83
Overall
75.0 in
in
Body Height
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
210 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
84th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-6 lbs
74.0 in
in
Wing Span
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-2.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
61
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 °
25 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-15 °
50 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
83th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-4 °
45 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-5 °
24 °
°
Right Hip Extension
85th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-1 °
24 °
°
Left Hip Extension
85th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-1 °
91 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
78th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-4 °
100 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
50 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-1 °
50 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-2 °
45 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
42th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-25 °
48 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
45th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-32 °
105 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-15 °
97 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
42th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-18 °
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Trunk Extension
42th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-15 °
55 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-20 °
50 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
70
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
88 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
92th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
88 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
92th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
1.610 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.270 s
530 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
79th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-70 lbs
120 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-10 lbs
125 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
84th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-5 lbs
474 W
W
Right Rotational Power
21th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-499 W
766 W
W
Left Rotational Power
77th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-143 W
Balance
6 metrics measured
74
Overall
32 in
in
Right Y-Balance 1
80th Percentile
Elite (90th):
36 in
Difference:
-4 in
43 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-4 in
38 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-8 in
25 in
in
Left Y-Balance 1
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
37 in
Difference:
-12 in
43 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
84th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-3 in
41 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
78th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-6 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
40
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
2073 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
78th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-105 rpm
78 mph
mph
Total Velocity
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-8 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Clayton Smith
The Overview
Alright Clayton, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 78 mph, which means you need about 12.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is solid at the 68th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Clayton, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 78 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 82.1 mph. That 4.1 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 18th 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
+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.
10-Yard Sprint
+1.2 mph
Current: 1.6s (72th %ile)
→
Target: 1.5s (95th %ile)
Why it matters: Your 10-yard sprint measures acceleration — first-step explosiveness. Pitching is all about that initial burst of power, not sustained speed.
How we fix it: The TopVelocity Sled is built for this — resisted sprints that develop first-step explosiveness. The 3X Program includes specific sprint protocols to improve your acceleration.
Right Grip Strength
+1.2 mph
Current: 120.0 lbs (75th %ile)
→
Target: 135.0 lbs (95th %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 = +4.2 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 +7.3 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 2.4 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Hip Internal Rotation +2.1 mph
Current
25 °
Percentile
25th
Target
34 °
To Gain
+9 °
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 shoulder external rotation, left shoulder internal rotation (mobility). 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