Nolan Craddock
LHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
75
Velocity
6'3"
Height
182
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
75
mph
AI Prediction
85
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
9.3
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
4
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 9.3 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 9.3 mph through improved mechanics and training.
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
156.0"
49%ile
→
Goal
166.0"
79%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
110.0 lbs
53%ile
→
Goal
125.0 lbs
83%ile
Broad Jump
+1.7 mph
Current
102.0"
71%ile
→
Goal
112.0"
95%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
182.0 lbs
50%ile
→
Goal
204.8 lbs
80%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
370.0 lbs
37%ile
→
Goal
440.0 lbs
67%ile
Hip Rotation (L) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
50.0°
6%ile
→
Goal
60.0°
36%ile
Hip Rotation (R) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
60.0°
23%ile
→
Goal
70.0°
53%ile
Hip Extension (Combined)
+0.6 mph
Current
30.0°
23%ile
→
Goal
36.0°
53%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+10.4 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +14.1 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.4 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.4 mph.
3.7 mph gap remaining
Consider setting an interim target of 86 mph first.
Consider setting an interim target of 86 mph first.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
0/16 metrics
Level 3
1/16 metrics
Level 2
7/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
52
Mobility
55
Power
54
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
79
Overall
75.0 in
in
Body Height
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
182 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-34 lbs
182.0 in
in
Wing Span
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
Mobility
23 metrics measured
52
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
15 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-3 °
70 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
60 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
20 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-20 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-20 °
40 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-14 °
30 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
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 °
90 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-5 °
50 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-1 °
50 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-2 °
50 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
54th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
45 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-35 °
100 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-20 °
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
35 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
30 °
°
Trunk Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
60 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
65 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-5 °
Strength & Power
8 metrics measured
55
Overall
29.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
102 in
in
Broad Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-6 in
76 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-10 in
80 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-6 in
1.580 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.300 s
370 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-230 lbs
110 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
57th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-20 lbs
120 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
79th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-10 lbs
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
40
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
17 in
in
Vertical Break
65th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-3 in
-6 in
in
Horizontal Break
14th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-20 in
2036 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
74th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-142 rpm
76 mph
mph
Total Velocity
36th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-10 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Nolan Craddock
The Overview
Alright Nolan, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 75.9 mph, which means you need about 14.1 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is solid at the 54th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Nolan, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 75.9 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 85.2 mph. That 9.3 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 4th 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:
Lateral Broad Jump
+2.0 mph
Current: 156.0" (49th %ile)
→
Target: 166.0" (79th %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: 110.0 lbs (53th %ile)
→
Target: 125.0 lbs (83th %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.
Broad Jump
+1.7 mph
Current: 102.0" (71th %ile)
→
Target: 112.0" (95th %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.
These three priorities alone = +5.5 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 +10.4 mph, which would put you around 86 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 3.7 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 86 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 left hip internal rotation and Total Body Strength. Together, these account for about 4.5 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Hip Internal Rotation +2.2 mph
Current
20 °
Percentile
10th
Target
34 °
To Gain
+14 °
Total Body Strength +2.3 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 External Rotation, Left Hip Extension (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:
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