Nicholas Herrera
LHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
65
Velocity
5'8"
Height
154
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
65
mph
AI Prediction
73
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
8.0
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
5
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 8.0 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 8.0 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
90.0"
26%ile
→
Goal
98.0"
56%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
142.0"
14%ile
→
Goal
154.0"
44%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
80.0 lbs
8%ile
→
Goal
100.0 lbs
38%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
85.0 lbs
15%ile
→
Goal
100.0 lbs
45%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
16.0"
17%ile
→
Goal
19.0"
47%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
26.0"
50%ile
→
Goal
29.0"
80%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
154.0 lbs
19%ile
→
Goal
181.5 lbs
49%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
370.0 lbs
37%ile
→
Goal
440.0 lbs
67%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+14.2 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +25.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +14.2 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +14.2 mph.
10.8 mph gap remaining
Set an achievable interim target of 79 mph, then reassess.
Set an achievable interim target of 79 mph, then reassess.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
0/16 metrics
Level 3
1/16 metrics
Level 2
4/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
37
Mobility
26
Power
32
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
22
Overall
68.0 in
in
Body Height
13th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-7.0 in
154 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-62 lbs
70.0 in
in
Wing Span
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-6.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
37
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
10 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-8 °
55 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-20 °
55 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-20 °
30 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
40 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
45 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-8 °
45 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-5 °
15 °
°
Right Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
15 °
°
Left Hip Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-10 °
90 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-5 °
95 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-16 °
35 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-17 °
60 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-10 °
45 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-35 °
90 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-30 °
90 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-25 °
20 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-15 °
20 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Trunk Extension
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-25 °
50 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
40 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-30 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
26
Overall
26.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
58th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
16.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-8.3 in
90 in
in
Broad Jump
31th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-18 in
76 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-10 in
66 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
7th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-20 in
1.660 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.220 s
370 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-230 lbs
80 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-50 lbs
85 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-45 lbs
494 W
W
Right Rotational Power
24th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-479 W
491 W
W
Left Rotational Power
31th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-418 W
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
24
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
-3 in
in
Vertical Break
2th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-23 in
1803 in
in
Horizontal Break
99th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
11 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
0th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-2167 rpm
65 mph
mph
Total Velocity
7th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-21 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Nicholas Herrera
The Overview
Alright Nicholas, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 65 mph, which means you need about 25.0 mph to hit your target of 90. You're early in your development journey at the 32th 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
Nicholas, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 65 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 73 mph. That 8.0 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 5th 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: 90.0" (26th %ile)
→
Target: 98.0" (56th %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: 142.0" (14th %ile)
→
Target: 154.0" (44th %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.
Right Grip Strength
+1.8 mph
Current: 80.0 lbs (8th %ile)
→
Target: 100.0 lbs (38th %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 = +5.9 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 +14.2 mph, which would put you around 79 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 10.8 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 79 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 4.0 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +2.4 mph
Current
90 in
Percentile
31th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+12 in
Left Grip Strength +1.6 mph
Current
85 lbs
Percentile
20th
Target
113.8 lbs
To Gain
+28.8 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: left shoulder external rotation, right shoulder external rotation (mobility), Right Grip Strength, Total Body Strength (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:
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.
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