Kirk Paterno
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
74
Velocity
5'10"
Height
201
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
74
mph
AI Prediction
77
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.
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current
96.0"
44%ile
→
Goal
102.0"
74%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
162.0"
65%ile
→
Goal
178.0"
95%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
18.0"
33%ile
→
Goal
21.0"
63%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
25.0"
40%ile
→
Goal
27.0"
70%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
105.0 lbs
49%ile
→
Goal
120.0 lbs
79%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
110.0 lbs
53%ile
→
Goal
125.0 lbs
83%ile
Hip Flexion (L)
+0.6 mph
Current
70.0°
14%ile
→
Goal
78.0°
44%ile
Hip Flexion (R)
+0.6 mph
Current
65.0°
8%ile
→
Goal
75.0°
38%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+12.5 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +16.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.5 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.5 mph.
3.5 mph gap remaining
Consider setting an interim target of 86 mph first.
Consider setting an interim target of 86 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
5/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
55
Mobility
57
Power
33
Balance
48
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
48
Overall
70.0 in
in
Body Height
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
201 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
76th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-15 lbs
71.0 in
in
Wing Span
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
55
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
14 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
70th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-4 °
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 °
35 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-5 °
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 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Extension
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
65 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-30 °
70 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-25 °
45 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-6 °
45 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-7 °
58 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
70th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-12 °
65 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-15 °
95 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-25 °
90 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-25 °
30 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
30 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
40 °
°
Trunk Extension
59th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
70 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
65 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-5 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
57
Overall
25.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
18.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-6.3 in
96 in
in
Broad Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-12 in
78 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-8 in
84 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-2 in
1.580 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.300 s
630 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
93th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
✓ Elite
110 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
57th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-20 lbs
105 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-25 lbs
940 W
W
Right Rotational Power
87th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-33 W
682 W
W
Left Rotational Power
65th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-227 W
Balance
4 metrics measured
33
Overall
31 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
31th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-16 in
29 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-17 in
32 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
39th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-14 in
32 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-15 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
54
Overall
17 in
in
Vertical Break
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-3 in
17 in
in
Horizontal Break
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
1767 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
32th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-411 rpm
74 mph
mph
Total Velocity
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-12 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Kirk Paterno
The Overview
Alright Kirk, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 74 mph, which means you need about 16.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your profile is in the 48th 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
Kirk, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 74 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 77.8 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:
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current: 96.0" (44th %ile)
→
Target: 102.0" (74th %ile)
Why it matters: Your broad jump is one of the best predictors of pitching velocity because it measures your ability to produce horizontal force — exactly what you need off the mound.
How we fix it: The Stride Excelerator is perfect for this — it trains the exact horizontal force production pattern you use in your delivery. Combine that with plyometrics, bounds, and the TopVelocity Sled for resisted stride work.
Lateral Broad Jump
+2.0 mph
Current: 162.0" (65th %ile)
→
Target: 178.0" (95th %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 225
+1.8 mph
Current: 18.0" (33th %ile)
→
Target: 21.0" (63th %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.
These three priorities alone = +5.9 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 +12.5 mph, which would put you around 86 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 3.5 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 86 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 broad jump and Left Grip Strength. Together, these account for about 2.3 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +1.5 mph
Current
96 in
Percentile
50th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+6 in
Left Grip Strength +0.7 mph
Current
105 lbs
Percentile
50th
Target
113.8 lbs
To Gain
+8.8 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: left shoulder external rotation, right shoulder external rotation (mobility), 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:
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