Ryan Bender
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
76
Velocity
6'0"
Height
195
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
76
mph
AI Prediction
75
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
+0.9
mph
Above prediction
Proficiency
56
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Average mechanics - typical for athlete profile
You're throwing 0.9 mph faster than athletes with similar physical profiles — great mechanics!
You're throwing 0.9 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
84.0"
12%ile
→
Goal
94.0"
42%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+2.0 mph
Current
162.0"
65%ile
→
Goal
178.0"
95%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
22.0"
14%ile
→
Goal
25.0"
44%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
17.5"
32%ile
→
Goal
21.0"
62%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
100.0 lbs
32%ile
→
Goal
110.0 lbs
62%ile
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
110.0 lbs
58%ile
→
Goal
125.0 lbs
88%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.810s
12%ile
→
Goal
1.690s
42%ile
Total Body Strength
+1.4 mph
Current
300.0 lbs
11%ile
→
Goal
379.2 lbs
41%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+14.2 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
✓ Target of 90 mph is achievable!
You need +14.0 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.
TopVelocity Ranking
Based on the TopVelocity Evaluation System
Current Rank
Unranked
Youth Level 3
3/16 metrics
Youth Level 2
4/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
33
Mobility
33
Power
33
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
67
Overall
72.0 in
in
Body Height
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-3.0 in
195 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
68th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-21 lbs
75.0 in
in
Wing Span
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-1.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
33
Overall
5 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-14 °
5 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-13 °
50 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
50 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-25 °
25 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-15 °
30 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-24 °
40 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-10 °
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 °
35 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-16 °
40 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-12 °
50 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
54th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-20 °
50 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-30 °
95 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-25 °
85 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-30 °
30 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
30 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
30 °
°
Trunk Extension
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-20 °
60 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-15 °
60 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-10 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
33
Overall
22.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
20th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-8.0 in
17.5 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
29th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-6.8 in
84 in
in
Broad Jump
17th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-24 in
84 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-2 in
78 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-8 in
1.810 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.070 s
300 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
14th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-300 lbs
100 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
36th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-30 lbs
110 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
61th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-20 lbs
293 W
W
Right Rotational Power
4th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-680 W
540 W
W
Left Rotational Power
41th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-369 W
Pitch Metrics
5 metrics measured
49
Overall
1200 °
°
Spin Axis
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1200 °
Difference:
+0 °
16 in
in
Vertical Break
55th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-4 in
12 in
in
Horizontal Break
79th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
-2 in
1982 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
65th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-196 rpm
76 mph
mph
Total Velocity
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-10 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Ryan Bender
The Overview
Alright Ryan, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 76 mph, which means you need about 14.0 mph to hit your target of 90. You're early in your development journey at the 33th 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
Ryan, let me break this down for you. You're sitting at 76 mph right now, and our AI model — which has analyzed over 800 elite athletes — predicted 75.1 mph based on your physical metrics. You're actually beating that prediction by 0.9 mph. That means your mechanics are doing their job. You're not leaving velocity on the table from inefficiency.
Your mechanics efficiency is at the 56th percentile — that's solid, right around average for our database. You're neither leaving a ton on the table nor maximizing everything. This is a good sign because it means improvements in BOTH your physical profile AND your mechanics will translate to velocity.
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: 162.0" (65th %ile)
→
Target: 178.0" (95th %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: 22.0" (14th %ile)
→
Target: 25.0" (44th %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 +14.0 mph to hit 90, and the improvements above give you +14.2 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 vertical jump. Together, these account for about 3.3 mph of your velocity gap.
Broad Jump +1.7 mph
Current
84 in
Percentile
18th
Target
102 in
To Gain
+18 in
Vertical Jump +1.6 mph
Current
22 in
Percentile
20th
Target
28 in
To Gain
+6 in
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: left ankle dorsiflexion (mobility), Left Lateral Broad Jump, Left Grip Strength (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:
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