Author

Adam Paganelli

Co-founder, NextCommit

Adam Paganelli is a co-founder of NextCommit. He played college baseball at Green River College, Sacramento City College, and Northwest Nazarene University after graduating from Tahoma High School in 2018, and he builds the AI outreach, Recruit Score, and coach database tools athletes use on NextCommit.

Background

Adam Paganelli co-founded NextCommit with Preston Viltz after both went through the college baseball recruiting process the hard way. Adam graduated from Tahoma High School in Maple Valley, Washington in 2018, started his college career at Green River College and Sacramento City College, and finished at Northwest Nazarene University.

At NextCommit he leads product and engineering: the verified coach database, the AI email personalization athletes send from their own inbox, the Recruit Score division-fit model, and the reply tracking that powers the response-rate research published on this site.

His writing focuses on baseball recruiting standards, coach outreach, and what the platform's own data says about when and how coaches reply.

Credentials

  • Co-founder, NextCommit
  • College baseball: Green River College, Sacramento City College, Northwest Nazarene University
  • Tahoma High School, Class of 2018

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Profiles

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Guides by Adam

Comparisons

Best NCSA Alternatives in 2026: 7 Cheaper Ways to Get Recruited (Free Options Included)

NCSA packages run into the thousands. These seven alternatives range from free to about $50 a month, and each one fits a different kind of athlete and family.

Updated September 5, 2026

Original Research

What Actually Gets College Coaches to Reply: How Many to Email, When to Send, and When to Follow Up (2026 Data)

Platform data from NextCommit athletes shows how many coaches to email, when a reply usually arrives, how much a follow-up helps, and the best months, days, and hours to send for your sport.

Updated September 6, 2026

Comparison

NCSA Reviews (2026): What Parents and Athletes Actually Say Before You Pay

NCSA reviews cluster into consistent themes: praise for structure and education, complaints about cost, sales pressure, and templated outreach. Here is the full picture plus what to check before paying.

Updated July 20, 2026

Recruiting Benchmarks

Exit Velocity by Age: Baseball Averages From 10 to 18 + D1, D2, D3 Benchmarks

See average and strong exit velocity ranges for every age from 10 to 18, what D1, D2, and D3 coaches look for, and how to raise your number before your next showcase.

Updated August 16, 2026

Recruiting Benchmarks

Pitching Velocity by Age: Average Fastball Speed Chart (12-18) + College Targets

See average and strong fastball velocity for every age, how fast D1, D2, and D3 pitchers actually throw, and the realistic ways to add velocity before your recruiting window.

Updated August 16, 2026

Recruiting Benchmarks

Catcher Pop Time by Age: Average Charts and College Recruiting Targets

See average and strong pop times for every age group, the 1.85 to 2.15 second college benchmarks by division, and how to cut tenths off your time before your next showcase.

Updated August 16, 2026

Comparison

NCSA Cost: Families Report $2,000-$6,000+ Packages. What You Get & Cheaper Alternatives (2026)

Families report NCSA packages from $2,000 to $6,000+, priced through a sales call rather than a public list. Here is what you get at each reported tier, and what the alternatives cost.

Updated August 30, 2026

Recruiting Process

College Baseball Recruiting Timeline: Grade-by-Grade Calendar (2026-2027)

Most baseball families start one year too late. Use this 2026-2027 NCAA baseball recruiting calendar for August 1 contact, D2 June 15, showcase timing, signing dates, and grade-by-grade outreach.

Updated August 16, 2026

Recruiting Process

How to Get Recruited for College Baseball: The Complete (2026-2027 Guide)

The complete 2026-2027 guide to college baseball recruiting, with position-specific measurables by division, showcase strategy, and a step-by-step outreach process built for the post-House Settlement 34-man roster cap.

Updated May 10, 2026

Comparison

NCSA Cost, Reviews & Alternatives: Free AI Recruiting Tools (2026)

Compare NCSA reviews, reported $2,000 to $6,000+ costs, coach outreach, recruit scoring, advisor support, and NextCommit free AI-powered recruiting tools.

Updated July 20, 2026

Coach Outreach

How to Email a College Coach: 5 Copy-Paste Templates + Free AI Generator (2026)

Use a simple outreach structure, lead with the metrics coaches care about, and make it easy for a coach to decide whether to watch your film or reply.

Updated August 30, 2026