Sam Gernhauser
RHP
TopVelocity Evaluation
75
Velocity
5'11"
Height
189
Weight
AI Velocity Analysis
Machine learning prediction based on 1,535 elite athletes
Camp Velocity
75
mph
AI Prediction
78
mph
Based on physical metrics
Difference
3.3
mph
Below prediction
Proficiency
23
%ile
Mechanics efficiency
What this means: Needs work - large gap between potential and performance
There's potential to gain 3.3 mph through improved mechanics and training.
There's potential to gain 3.3 mph through improved mechanics and training.
💪 Athletic Variables to Improve
Physical metrics that directly impact velocity. Focus on these for maximum gains.
Left Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
98.0 lbs
35%ile
→
Goal
110.0 lbs
65%ile
Right Grip
+1.8 mph
Current
105.0 lbs
44%ile
→
Goal
118.9 lbs
74%ile
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current
20.0"
50%ile
→
Goal
23.0"
80%ile
Vertical Jump
+1.8 mph
Current
27.0"
63%ile
→
Goal
31.2"
93%ile
Lateral Broad Jump (Combined)
+1.7 mph
Current
164.0"
69%ile
→
Goal
178.0"
95%ile
10-Yard Sprint
+1.5 mph
Current
1.650s
58%ile
→
Goal
1.550s
88%ile
Hip Rotation (L) - ER+IR
+0.7 mph
Current
40.0°
1%ile
→
Goal
60.0°
31%ile
Hip Flexion (L)
+0.6 mph
Current
70.0°
14%ile
→
Goal
78.0°
44%ile
Total Potential Velocity Gain:
+11.7 mph
→ Target: 90 mph
Working Toward 90 mph
You need +15.0 mph to reach your target.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +11.7 mph.
Improving to 90th percentile in the metrics above can provide +11.7 mph.
3.3 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
0/16 metrics
Level 2
8/16 metrics
📊 Performance Scores (Percentile)
60
Mobility
54
Power
60
Balance
58
Overall
Anthropometric
3 metrics measured
49
Overall
71.0 in
in
Body Height
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
189 lbs
lbs
Body Weight
60th Percentile
Elite (90th):
216 lbs
Difference:
-27 lbs
72.0 in
in
Wing Span
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
76.0 in
Difference:
-4.0 in
Mobility
23 metrics measured
60
Overall
16 °
°
Right Dorsiflexion
78th Percentile
Elite (90th):
19 °
Difference:
-3 °
16 °
°
Left Dorsiflexion
80th Percentile
Elite (90th):
18 °
Difference:
-2 °
75 °
°
Right Plantar Flexion
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
75 °
°
Left Plantar Flexion
90th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
30 °
°
Right Hip Internal Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-10 °
20 °
°
Left Hip Internal Rotation
10th Percentile
Elite (90th):
40 °
Difference:
-20 °
35 °
°
Right Hip External Rotation
25th Percentile
Elite (90th):
54 °
Difference:
-18 °
20 °
°
Left Hip External Rotation
3th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-30 °
30 °
°
Right Hip Extension
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
30 °
°
Left Hip Extension
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
25 °
Difference:
✓ Elite
80 °
°
Right Hip Flexion
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-15 °
70 °
°
Left Hip Flexion
19th Percentile
Elite (90th):
95 °
Difference:
-25 °
50 °
°
Right Hip Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
51 °
Difference:
-1 °
45 °
°
Left Hip Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
52 °
Difference:
-7 °
65 °
°
Right Shoulder Internal Rotation
82th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-5 °
60 °
°
Left Shoulder Internal Rotation
66th Percentile
Elite (90th):
80 °
Difference:
-20 °
100 °
°
Right Shoulder External Rotation
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
120 °
Difference:
-20 °
100 °
°
Left Shoulder External Rotation
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
115 °
Difference:
-15 °
25 °
°
Right Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-10 °
30 °
°
Left Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
35 °
Difference:
-5 °
38 °
°
Trunk Extension
53th Percentile
Elite (90th):
50 °
Difference:
-12 °
70 °
°
Right Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
75 °
Difference:
-5 °
65 °
°
Left Trunk Rotation
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
70 °
Difference:
-5 °
Strength & Power
11 metrics measured
54
Overall
27.0 in
in
Vertical Jump
66th Percentile
Elite (90th):
30.0 in
Difference:
-3.0 in
20.0 in
in
Vertical Jump 225lbs
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
24.3 in
Difference:
-4.3 in
102 in
in
Broad Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
108 in
Difference:
-6 in
82 in
in
Right Lateral Broad Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-4 in
82 in
in
Left Lateral Broad Jump
75th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 in
Difference:
-4 in
1.650 s
s
10 Yard Sprint
5th Percentile
Elite (90th):
1.880 s
Difference:
-0.230 s
450 lbs
lbs
Total Body Strength
61th Percentile
Elite (90th):
600 lbs
Difference:
-150 lbs
105 lbs
lbs
Right Grip Strength
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-25 lbs
98 lbs
lbs
Left Grip Strength
38th Percentile
Elite (90th):
130 lbs
Difference:
-32 lbs
622 W
W
Right Rotational Power
47th Percentile
Elite (90th):
973 W
Difference:
-351 W
583 W
W
Left Rotational Power
49th Percentile
Elite (90th):
909 W
Difference:
-326 W
Balance
6 metrics measured
60
Overall
34 in
in
Right Y-Balance 1
85th Percentile
Elite (90th):
36 in
Difference:
-2 in
34 in
in
Right Y-Balance 2
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-13 in
31 in
in
Right Y-Balance 3
37th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-15 in
33 in
in
Left Y-Balance 1
81th Percentile
Elite (90th):
37 in
Difference:
-4 in
33 in
in
Left Y-Balance 2
46th Percentile
Elite (90th):
46 in
Difference:
-13 in
36 in
in
Left Y-Balance 3
60th Percentile
Elite (90th):
47 in
Difference:
-11 in
Pitch Metrics
4 metrics measured
54
Overall
16 in
in
Vertical Break
50th Percentile
Elite (90th):
20 in
Difference:
-4 in
24 in
in
Horizontal Break
95th Percentile
Elite (90th):
14 in
Difference:
✓ Elite
1812 rpm
rpm
Total Spin
38th Percentile
Elite (90th):
2178 rpm
Difference:
-366 rpm
75 mph
mph
Total Velocity
31th Percentile
Elite (90th):
86 mph
Difference:
-11 mph
🎯
Brent Pourciau's Analysis
Road to 90
Personalized roadmap for Sam Gernhauser
The Overview
Alright Sam, here's your Road to 90. You're currently sitting at 75 mph, which means you need about 15.0 mph to hit your target of 90. Your overall profile is solid at the 58th percentile. There are clear opportunities to improve, and targeting the right ones will get you to 90.
What The AI Analysis Tells Me
Sam, let me be real with you — this is actually exciting news. You're throwing 75 mph, but based on your physical metrics, the AI model says you should be around 78.3 mph. That 3.3 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 23th 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:
Left Grip Strength
+1.8 mph
Current: 98.0 lbs (35th %ile)
→
Target: 110.0 lbs (65th %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.
Right Grip Strength
+1.8 mph
Current: 105.0 lbs (44th %ile)
→
Target: 118.9 lbs (74th %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.
Vertical Jump 225
+1.8 mph
Current: 20.0" (50th %ile)
→
Target: 23.0" (80th %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 = +5.4 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 +11.7 mph, which would put you around 86 mph. That's a great interim target. The remaining 3.3 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 Body Height. Together, these account for about 2.7 mph of your velocity gap.
Left Hip Internal Rotation +2.3 mph
Current
20 °
Percentile
10th
Target
34 °
To Gain
+14 °
Body Height +0.4 mph
Current
71 in
Percentile
38th
Target
72.8 in
To Gain
+1.8 in
Supporting Work
After that, it's about the supporting package: Left Hip Abduction, Left Hip External 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:
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