Preston Motz
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
68
Velocity
5'10"
Height
146
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
68
mph
AI Prediction
73
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
4.6
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
15
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 4.6 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 4.6 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
84.0"
12%ile
→
Goal
94.0"
42%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
146.0"
23%ile
→
Goal
157.0"
53%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
21.0"
10%ile
→
Goal
25.0"
40%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
105.0 lbs
44%ile
→
Goal
118.9 lbs
74%ile
Weight
+1.5 mph
Current
146.0 lbs
13%ile
→
Goal
176.2 lbs
43%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.680s
46%ile
→
Goal
1.600s
76%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
270.0 lbs
7%ile
→
Goal
370.0 lbs
37%ile
Hip Flexion (L)
+0.6 mph
Current
65.0°
7%ile
→
Goal
75.0°
37%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+12.7 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +21.2 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.7 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +12.7 mph.
8.5 mph gap remaining
Set an achievable interim target of 81 mph, then reassess.
Set an achievable interim target of 81 mph, then reassess.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
Youth Level 3
3/16 metrics
Youth Level 2
9/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
58
Mobility
28
Power
43
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
27
Overall
70.0 in
in
Body Height
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
146 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
13th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-70 lbs
71.0 in
in
Wing Span
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-5.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
58
Overall
10 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-9 °
10 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-8 °
50 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
50 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
50 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
35 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-5 °
45 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-8 °
45 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-5 °
25 °
°
Right Hip Extension
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
20 °
°
Left Hip Extension
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
-5 °
75 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
32th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-20 °
65 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-30 °
50 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-1 °
50 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-2 °
90 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
96th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
90 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
110 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-10 °
105 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
70th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-10 °
30 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
25 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
35 °
°
Trunk Extension
42th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-15 °
50 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
60 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-10 °
Strength & Power
8 metrics measured
28
Overall
21.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
15th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-9.0 in
84 in
in
Broad Jump
17th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-24 in
72 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-14 in
74 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
33th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-12 in
1.680 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.200 s
270 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
8th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-330 lbs
105 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-25 lbs
115 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
72th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-15 lbs
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
30
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
16 in
in
Vertical Break
45th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-4 in
1 in
in
Horizontal Break
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-13 in
1935 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
57th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-243 rpm
69 mph
mph
Total Velocity
12th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-17 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Preston Motz
The Overview
Alright Preston, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 68.8 mph, which means you need about 21.2 mph to hit your target of 90. Your profile is in the 43th 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
Preston, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 68.8 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 73.4 mph. That 4.6 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 15th 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: 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: 146.0" (23th %ile)
→
Target: 157.0" (53th %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: 21.0" (10th %ile)
→
Target: 25.0" (40th %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 +12.7 mph, which would put you around 81 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 8.5 mph will require elite-level development — we're talking about pushing past 90th percentile on multiple metrics. Set 81 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 7.5 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +3.8 mph
Current
84 in
Percentile
18th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+18 in
Total Body Strength +3.7 mph
Current
270 lbs
Percentile
8th
Target
533.3 lbs
To Gain
+263.3 lbs
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: left ankle dorsiflexion (mobility), vertical jump, Left Lateral Broad Jump (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