Patrick McDonald
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
81
Velocity
6'2"
Height
227
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
81
mph
AI Prediction
78
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
+3.1
mph
Above prediction
Proficiency
74
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Good mechanics - room for improvement
You're throwing 3.1 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
You're throwing 3.1 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
92.0"
32%ile
→
Goal
100.0"
62%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
150.0"
32%ile
→
Goal
160.0"
62%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
24.0"
29%ile
→
Goal
26.0"
59%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.710s
33%ile
→
Goal
1.630s
63%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
390.0 lbs
45%ile
→
Goal
475.0 lbs
75%ile
Hip Flexion (R)
+0.6 mph
Current
80.0°
47%ile
→
Goal
90.0°
77%ile
Hip Flexion (L)
+0.6 mph
Current
80.0°
45%ile
→
Goal
88.5°
75%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+10.0 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
✓ Target of 90 mph is achievable!
You need +8.6 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.0 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +10.0 mph.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
TopV Pro
0/16 metrics
Level 3
0/16 metrics
Level 2
3/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
59
Mobility
53
Power
56
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
75
Overall
74.0 in
in
Body Height
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
227 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
93th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
✓ Elite
72.0 in
in
Wing Span
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
59
Overall
15 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-4 °
15 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-3 °
65 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-10 °
70 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
35 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-5 °
30 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
50 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
83th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-4 °
50 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
5 °
°
Right Hip Extension
2th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-20 °
5 °
°
Left Hip Extension
2th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-20 °
80 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
80 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
45 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-6 °
45 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-7 °
50 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
54th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
50 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-30 °
130 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
115 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
25 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
30 °
°
Trunk Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
65 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-10 °
65 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-5 °
Strength & Power
10 metrics measured
53
Overall
24.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-6.0 in
92 in
in
Broad Jump
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-16 in
70 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
17th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-16 in
80 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
62th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-6 in
1.710 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.170 s
390 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-210 lbs
125 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-5 lbs
125 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
84th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-5 lbs
861 W
W
Right Rotational Power
80th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-112 W
816 W
W
Left Rotational Power
81th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-93 W
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
38
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
13 in
in
Vertical Break
28th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-7 in
11 in
in
Horizontal Break
73th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-3 in
1482 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
8th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-696 rpm
81 mph
mph
Total Velocity
71th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-5 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Patrick McDonald
The Overview
Alright Patrick, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 81.4 mph, which means you need about 8.6 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is solid at the 56th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Patrick, here's what jumps out at me — you're throwing 81.4 mph, but based on your physical profile, our AI model predicted you'd be around 78.3 mph. That's a +3.1 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 74th 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: 92.0" (32th %ile)
→
Target: 100.0" (62th %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: 150.0" (32th %ile)
→
Target: 160.0" (62th %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: 24.0" (29th %ile)
→
Target: 26.0" (59th %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?
Here's the best part — the math works. You need +8.6 mph to hit 90, and the improvements above give you +10.0 mph of potential. This is achievable. It's not going to happen overnight, but if you commit to the training and stay consistent, 90 mph is absolutely in reach.
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 Total Body Strength. Together, these account for about 2.7 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +1.5 mph
Current
92 in
Percentile
38th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+10 in
Total Body Strength +1.2 mph
Current
390 lbs
Percentile
42th
Target
533.3 lbs
To Gain
+143.3 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip Abduction, Left Hip Flexion (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.
Achievement Milestones
Evaluated
Ranked
80+ MPH
85+ MPH
90+ Club
Pro Level