Nick Herrick
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
68
Velocity
5'10"
Height
136
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
68
mph
AI Prediction
69
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
1.9
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
31
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Below average mechanics - significant improvement potential
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current
84.0"
12%ile
→
Goal
94.0"
42%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
142.0"
14%ile
→
Goal
154.0"
44%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
14.7"
12%ile
→
Goal
19.0"
42%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
85.0 lbs
15%ile
→
Goal
100.0 lbs
45%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
90.0 lbs
17%ile
→
Goal
105.0 lbs
47%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
24.0"
29%ile
→
Goal
26.0"
59%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
136.0 lbs
8%ile
→
Goal
172.2 lbs
38%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
310.0 lbs
15%ile
→
Goal
390.0 lbs
45%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+14.2 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +22.0 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.
7.8 mph gap remaining
Consider setting an interim target of 82 mph first.
Consider setting an interim target of 82 mph first.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
Youth Level 3
4/16 metrics
Youth Level 2
6/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
48
Mobility
23
Power
36
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
22
Overall
70.0 in
in
Body Height
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
136 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
8th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-80 lbs
70.0 in
in
Wing Span
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-6.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
48
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
10 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-8 °
60 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
60 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
30 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
25 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-15 °
50 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
83th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-4 °
45 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-5 °
20 °
°
Right Hip Extension
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Extension
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
75 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
32th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-20 °
70 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-25 °
40 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-11 °
40 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-12 °
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-35 °
45 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-35 °
120 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
20 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-15 °
30 °
°
Trunk Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
70 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
70 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
23
Overall
24.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-6.0 in
14.7 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
13th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-9.6 in
84 in
in
Broad Jump
17th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-24 in
70 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
17th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-16 in
72 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-14 in
1.720 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.160 s
310 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
16th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-290 lbs
90 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-40 lbs
85 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-45 lbs
553 W
W
Right Rotational Power
34th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-420 W
535 W
W
Left Rotational Power
40th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-374 W
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
20
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
17 in
in
Vertical Break
57th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-3 in
-2 in
in
Horizontal Break
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-16 in
1015 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
3th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-1163 rpm
68 mph
mph
Total Velocity
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-18 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Nick Herrick
The Overview
Alright Nick, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 68 mph, which means you need about 22.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your profile is in the 36th 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
Nick, here's your reality check. You're at 68 mph, and the AI model predicted 69.9 mph based on your physical profile. You're pretty much right where you'd expect to be. This means you're efficiently converting your athleticism into velocity — no major mechanical leaks, but also room to grow both physically AND mechanically.
Your mechanics efficiency is at the 31th percentile — there's definitely room to improve here. This isn't bad news, though. It means that as we work on your movement patterns and delivery, you'll see velocity gains without even getting stronger. The 3X Pitching Velocity Program addresses exactly this.
Your Biggest Opportunities
Based on the AI analysis, here are your biggest opportunities to add velocity:
Broad Jump
+2.1 mph
Current: 84.0" (12th %ile)
→
Target: 94.0" (42th %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.
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current: 14.7" (12th %ile)
→
Target: 19.0" (42th %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 +14.2 mph, which would put you around 82 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 7.8 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 82 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 Total Body Strength. Together, these account for about 5.4 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +2.9 mph
Current
84 in
Percentile
18th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+18 in
Total Body Strength +2.5 mph
Current
310 lbs
Percentile
16th
Target
533.3 lbs
To Gain
+223.3 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip Flexion, left hip internal rotation (mobility), Left Grip 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.
Achievement Milestones
Evaluated
Ranked
80+ MPH
85+ MPH
90+ Club
Pro Level