Denzel Aracena
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
71
Velocity
5'11"
Height
180
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
71
mph
AI Prediction
77
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
6.8
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
8
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 6.8 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 6.8 mph through improved mechanics and training.
💪 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
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
75.0 lbs
6%ile
→
Goal
100.0 lbs
36%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
85.0 lbs
15%ile
→
Goal
100.0 lbs
45%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
20.0"
50%ile
→
Goal
23.0"
80%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
26.0"
50%ile
→
Goal
29.0"
80%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
180.0 lbs
48%ile
→
Goal
202.2 lbs
78%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
380.0 lbs
42%ile
→
Goal
452.8 lbs
72%ile
Hip Rotation (R) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
55.0°
14%ile
→
Goal
65.0°
44%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+12.8 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +19.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.8 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.8 mph.
6.2 mph gap remaining
Consider setting an interim target of 83 mph first.
Consider setting an interim target of 83 mph first.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
2/16 metrics
Level 3
3/16 metrics
Level 2
5/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
55
Mobility
48
Power
16
Balance
40
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
45
Overall
71.0 in
in
Body Height
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
180 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-36 lbs
72.0 in
in
Wing Span
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 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 °
70 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
70 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
20 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-20 °
30 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
35 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-18 °
35 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
34th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-15 °
15 °
°
Right Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
15 °
°
Left Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
75 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
32th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-20 °
80 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
65 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
96th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
65 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
96th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
30 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-40 °
65 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-15 °
105 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-15 °
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
30 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
40 °
°
Trunk Extension
59th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
75 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
70 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
48
Overall
26.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
58th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
20.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-4.3 in
106 in
in
Broad Jump
85th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-2 in
82 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-4 in
78 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-8 in
1.540 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.340 s
380 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-220 lbs
75 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
8th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-55 lbs
85 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-45 lbs
790 W
W
Right Rotational Power
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-183 W
704 W
W
Left Rotational Power
69th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-205 W
Balance
6 metrics measured
16
Overall
18 in
in
Right Y-Balance 1
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
36 in
Difference:
-18 in
29 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-18 in
25 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
7th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-21 in
25 in
in
Left Y-Balance 1
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
37 in
Difference:
-12 in
27 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-19 in
28 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
15th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-19 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
46
Overall
16 in
in
Vertical Break
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-4 in
11 in
in
Horizontal Break
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-3 in
1822 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
40th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-356 rpm
71 mph
mph
Total Velocity
17th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-15 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Denzel Aracena
The Overview
Alright Denzel, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 71 mph, which means you need about 19.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your profile is in the 40th percentile overall, which means there's significant room to grow. The good news? Every improvement you make will translate to velocity.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Denzel, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 71 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 77.8 mph. That 6.8 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 8th 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:
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.
Right Grip Strength
+1.8 mph
Current: 75.0 lbs (6th %ile)
→
Target: 100.0 lbs (36th %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.
Left Grip Strength
+1.8 mph
Current: 85.0 lbs (15th %ile)
→
Target: 100.0 lbs (45th %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?
Let me be honest with you — getting to 90 mph is a big goal. The improvements I've outlined give you about +12.8 mph, which would put you around 83 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 6.2 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 83 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 Grip Strength and Right Grip Strength. Together, these account for about 3.6 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Grip Strength +1.6 mph
Current
85 lbs
Percentile
20th
Target
113.8 lbs
To Gain
+28.8 lbs
Right Grip Strength +2 mph
Current
75 lbs
Percentile
8th
Target
117.2 lbs
To Gain
+42.2 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: left ankle dorsiflexion (mobility), Total Body Strength, Left Lateral Broad Jump (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:
Build Mass
Calorie surplus + structured strength phases. Mass equals gas — you need more raw material.
Explosive Power
Jump training (box jumps, bounds) + Olympic lift progressions (cleans, hang cleans). Train fast to be fast.
Achievement Milestones
Evaluated
Ranked
80+ MPH
85+ MPH
90+ Club
Pro Level