Matt Michals
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
78
Velocity
5'9"
Height
178
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
78
mph
AI Prediction
76
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
+1.9
mph
Above prediction
Proficiency
64
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Good mechanics - room for improvement
You're throwing 1.9 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
You're throwing 1.9 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.
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current
96.0"
44%ile
→
Goal
102.0"
74%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
+1.6 mph
Current
115.0 lbs
67%ile
→
Goal
135.0 lbs
95%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.790s
15%ile
→
Goal
1.680s
45%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
178.0 lbs
45%ile
→
Goal
199.5 lbs
75%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
370.0 lbs
37%ile
→
Goal
440.0 lbs
67%ile
Trunk Rotation (Combined)
+0.5 mph
Current
110.0°
19%ile
→
Goal
120.0°
49%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+12.2 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
✓ Target of 90 mph is achievable!
You need +11.5 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.2 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.2 mph.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
0/16 metrics
Level 3
2/16 metrics
Level 2
5/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
53
Mobility
53
Power
53
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
38
Overall
69.0 in
in
Body Height
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-6.0 in
178 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
45th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-38 lbs
72.0 in
in
Wing Span
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
53
Overall
20 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
20 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
40 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-35 °
40 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-35 °
35 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-5 °
30 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
40 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-14 °
40 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
20 °
°
Right Hip Extension
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
15 °
°
Left Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
90 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-5 °
90 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-5 °
30 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-21 °
30 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-22 °
50 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
54th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
40 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-40 °
110 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-10 °
105 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
70th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-10 °
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
45 °
°
Trunk Extension
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-5 °
60 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
50 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
Strength & Power
8 metrics measured
53
Overall
25.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
96 in
in
Broad Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-12 in
84 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-2 in
86 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
1.790 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.090 s
370 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-230 lbs
115 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
66th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-15 lbs
105 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-25 lbs
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
46
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
17 in
in
Vertical Break
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-3 in
11 in
in
Horizontal Break
73th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-3 in
1740 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
28th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-438 rpm
78 mph
mph
Total Velocity
53th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-8 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Matt Michals
The Overview
Alright Matt, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 78.5 mph, which means you need about 11.5 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is solid at the 53th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Matt, let me break this down for you. You're sitting at 78.5 mph right now, and our AI model — which has analyzed over 800 elite athletes — predicted 76.6 mph based on your physical metrics. You're actually beating that prediction by 1.9 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 64th 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:
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.
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current: 25.0" (40th %ile)
→
Target: 27.0" (70th %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: 105.0 lbs (49th %ile)
→
Target: 120.0 lbs (79th %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 = +5.7 mph potential
Can You Hit Your Target?
Here's the best part — the math works. You need +11.5 mph to hit 90, and the improvements above give you +12.2 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 broad jump and Total Body Strength. Together, these account for about 3.0 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +1.2 mph
Current
96 in
Percentile
50th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+6 in
Total Body Strength +1.8 mph
Current
370 lbs
Percentile
33th
Target
533.3 lbs
To Gain
+163.3 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip Abduction, Left Hip External Rotation (mobility), Left Grip Strength (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