Jacob Rans
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
82
Velocity
6'1"
Height
196
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
+2.6
mph
Above prediction
Proficiency
70
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Good mechanics - room for improvement
You're throwing 2.6 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
You're throwing 2.6 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.
Right Grip
+1.6 mph
Current
115.0 lbs
67%ile
→
Goal
135.0 lbs
95%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.730s
27%ile
→
Goal
1.650s
57%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
410.0 lbs
54%ile
→
Goal
510.0 lbs
84%ile
Left Grip
+1.4 mph
Current
115.0 lbs
71%ile
→
Goal
135.0 lbs
95%ile
Hip Rotation (R) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
60.0°
23%ile
→
Goal
70.0°
53%ile
Hip Rotation (L) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
60.0°
27%ile
→
Goal
70.0°
57%ile
Rotation Power (R)
+0.6 mph
Current
390.0w
13%ile
→
Goal
548.5w
43%ile
Hip Extension (Combined)
+0.6 mph
Current
30.0°
23%ile
→
Goal
36.0°
53%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+8.5 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 +8.5 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +8.5 mph.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
0/16 metrics
Level 3
1/16 metrics
Level 2
1/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
31
Mobility
59
Power
45
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
65
Overall
73.0 in
in
Body Height
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-2.0 in
196 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
70th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-20 lbs
72.0 in
in
Wing Span
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
31
Overall
6 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
15th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-13 °
5 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-13 °
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 °
30 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-24 °
30 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
15 °
°
Right Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
15 °
°
Left Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
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 °
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-35 °
40 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-40 °
90 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-30 °
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
20 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
15 °
°
Trunk Extension
3th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-35 °
60 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
60 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-10 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
59
Overall
32.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
25.9 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
94th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
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
1.730 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.150 s
410 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-190 lbs
115 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
66th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-15 lbs
115 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
72th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-15 lbs
390 W
W
Right Rotational Power
9th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-583 W
360 W
W
Left Rotational Power
11th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-549 W
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
38
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
17 in
in
Vertical Break
65th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-3 in
-11 in
in
Horizontal Break
7th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-25 in
1786 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
35th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-392 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 Jacob Rans
The Overview
Alright Jacob, 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 profile is in the 45th 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
Jacob, 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 79.4 mph based on your physical metrics. You're actually beating that prediction by 2.6 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 70th percentile — that's excellent. You're converting your athleticism into velocity very well. There may be small refinements we can make, but the big wins will come from improving your physical profile.
Your Biggest Opportunities
Based on the AI analysis, here are your biggest opportunities to add velocity:
Right Grip Strength
+1.6 mph
Current: 115.0 lbs (67th %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.
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current: 1.7s (27th %ile)
→
Target: 1.7s (57th %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.
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current: 410.0 lbs (54th %ile)
→
Target: 510.0 lbs (84th %ile)
Why it matters: Strength is the foundation everything else is built on. You can't be explosive if you're not strong first.
How we fix it: The 3X Program includes a complete strength protocol — squats, deadlifts, rows, presses with progressive overload. The TopVelocity Sled adds sport-specific strength that transfers directly to your delivery.
These three priorities alone = +4.5 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 +8.5 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 ankle dorsiflexion and Left Hip Abduction. Together, these account for about 0.6 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Ankle Dorsiflexion +0.4 mph
Current
5 °
Percentile
5th
Target
14 °
To Gain
+9 °
Left Hip Abduction +0.2 mph
Current
40 °
Percentile
25th
Target
49 °
To Gain
+9 °
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip External Rotation, Left Hip Flexion (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