Michael Simonelle
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
75
Velocity
5'8"
Height
176
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
75
mph
AI Prediction
69
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
+5.8
mph
Above prediction
Proficiency
89
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Excellent mechanics - above average efficiency
You're throwing 5.8 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
You're throwing 5.8 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
78.0"
5%ile
→
Goal
92.0"
35%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
140.0"
11%ile
→
Goal
152.0"
41%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
20.0"
6%ile
→
Goal
24.0"
36%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
90.0 lbs
19%ile
→
Goal
105.0 lbs
49%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
105.0 lbs
44%ile
→
Goal
118.9 lbs
74%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.710s
33%ile
→
Goal
1.630s
63%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
176.0 lbs
43%ile
→
Goal
197.8 lbs
73%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
320.0 lbs
18%ile
→
Goal
400.0 lbs
48%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+13.9 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +14.3 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +13.9 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +13.9 mph.
0.4 mph gap remaining
This small gap can likely be closed with continued development.
This small gap can likely be closed with continued development.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
Youth Level 3
4/16 metrics
Youth Level 2
7/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
39
Mobility
19
Power
29
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
20
Overall
68.0 in
in
Body Height
13th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-7.0 in
176 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
42th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-40 lbs
64.0 in
in
Wing Span
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-12.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
39
Overall
20 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
20 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
30 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
3th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-45 °
30 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
3th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-45 °
10 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
3th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-30 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-20 °
45 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-8 °
30 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
10 °
°
Right Hip Extension
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-15 °
10 °
°
Left Hip Extension
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-15 °
80 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
80 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
35 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-16 °
45 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-7 °
50 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
54th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
90 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
105 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-15 °
90 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-25 °
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
20 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-15 °
40 °
°
Trunk Extension
59th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
40 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-35 °
70 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
Strength & Power
8 metrics measured
19
Overall
20.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-10.0 in
78 in
in
Broad Jump
8th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-30 in
68 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-18 in
72 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-14 in
1.710 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.170 s
320 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
18th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-280 lbs
105 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-25 lbs
90 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-40 lbs
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
38
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
19 in
in
Vertical Break
85th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-1 in
2 in
in
Horizontal Break
31th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-12 in
1721 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
26th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-457 rpm
76 mph
mph
Total Velocity
35th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-10 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Michael Simonelle
The Overview
Alright Michael, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 75.7 mph, which means you need about 14.3 mph to hit your target of 90. You're early in your development journey at the 29th percentile. At this stage, almost everything you work on will help — mobility, strength, power, and motor control all move the needle.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Michael, here's what jumps out at me — you're throwing 75.7 mph, but based on your physical profile, our AI model predicted you'd be around 69.9 mph. That's a +5.8 mph difference, which tells me your mechanics and motor patterns are already working in your favor. You're squeezing more velocity out of your body than most athletes with similar builds. That's a huge positive.
Your mechanics efficiency is at the 89th 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:
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current: 78.0" (5th %ile)
→
Target: 92.0" (35th %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: 140.0" (11th %ile)
→
Target: 152.0" (41th %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: 20.0" (6th %ile)
→
Target: 24.0" (36th %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 +13.9 mph, which would put you around 89 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 0.4 mph gap can be closed through consistent training, mechanical refinement, and maturation. It's going to take time and work, but it's doable.
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 vertical jump. Together, these account for about 3.6 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +1.8 mph
Current
78 in
Percentile
8th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+24 in
Vertical Jump +1.8 mph
Current
20 in
Percentile
10th
Target
28 in
To Gain
+8 in
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip Abduction (mobility), Left Lateral Broad Jump, 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