Michael Pustelnik
LHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
74
Velocity
6'2"
Height
202
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
74
mph
AI Prediction
78
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
4.5
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
16
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 4.5 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 4.5 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
94.0"
37%ile
→
Goal
100.0"
67%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
146.0"
23%ile
→
Goal
157.0"
53%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
22.0"
14%ile
→
Goal
25.0"
44%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
20.0"
50%ile
→
Goal
23.0"
80%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
410.0 lbs
54%ile
→
Goal
510.0 lbs
84%ile
Hip Rotation (R) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
53.0°
13%ile
→
Goal
65.0°
43%ile
Hip Flexion (L)
+0.6 mph
Current
65.0°
7%ile
→
Goal
75.0°
37%ile
Hip Flexion (R)
+0.6 mph
Current
68.0°
13%ile
→
Goal
76.0°
43%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+11.0 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 +11.0 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +11.0 mph.
5.0 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
Youth Level 3
3/16 metrics
Youth Level 2
5/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
41
Mobility
47
Power
57
Balance
48
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
84
Overall
74.0 in
in
Body Height
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
202 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
77th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-14 lbs
77.0 in
in
Wing Span
92th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
Mobility
23 metrics measured
41
Overall
6 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
15th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-13 °
10 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-8 °
72 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
81th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-3 °
75 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
15 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-25 °
25 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-15 °
38 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
40th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-16 °
40 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
12 °
°
Right Hip Extension
16th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-13 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Extension
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
68 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
15th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-27 °
65 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-30 °
50 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-1 °
42 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
35th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-10 °
30 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-40 °
25 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-55 °
115 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-5 °
105 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
70th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-10 °
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
25 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
38 °
°
Trunk Extension
53th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-12 °
50 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
60 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-10 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
47
Overall
22.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-8.0 in
20.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-4.3 in
94 in
in
Broad Jump
43th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-14 in
74 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-12 in
72 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-14 in
1.590 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.290 s
410 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-190 lbs
125 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-5 lbs
140 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
✓ Elite
660 W
W
Right Rotational Power
53th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-313 W
645 W
W
Left Rotational Power
59th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-264 W
Balance
4 metrics measured
57
Overall
39 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-8 in
33 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-13 in
33 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
46th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-13 in
35 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
55th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-12 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
32
Overall
3 in
in
Vertical Break
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-17 in
11 in
in
Horizontal Break
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-3 in
1703 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
24th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-475 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 Michael Pustelnik
The Overview
Alright Michael, 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
Michael, 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 78.5 mph. That 4.5 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 16th 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: 94.0" (37th %ile)
→
Target: 100.0" (67th %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: 146.0" (23th %ile)
→
Target: 157.0" (53th %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
+1.8 mph
Current: 22.0" (14th %ile)
→
Target: 25.0" (44th %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.
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 +11.0 mph, which would put you around 85 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 5.0 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 vertical jump and broad jump. Together, these account for about 4.0 mph of your velocity gap.
Vertical Jump +2.5 mph
Current
22 in
Percentile
20th
Target
28 in
To Gain
+6 in
Broad Jump +1.4 mph
Current
94 in
Percentile
44th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+8 in
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: right hip internal rotation, left ankle dorsiflexion (mobility), Left Lateral Broad Jump (power/stability). 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.
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