Fastpitch Fan Pick: People’s Choice
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Fastpitch Fan Pick: People’s Choice! This exciting feature gave the softball community—players, coaches, families, and fans—a voice in recognizing standout athletes and coaches through highlight reels and personal impact. Thousands of votes were cast over three days on our Dugout Discussions Polls page, and your support helped spotlight the passion and talent that fuel fastpitch softball.
At Extra Inning Softball, ties are never part of the equation. Every ranking spot is earned through a detailed and impartial evaluation process. Earning a Top 5 spot is a true reflection of excellence, work ethic, and influence on the game.
Extra Inning Softball is proud to be ranked by independent AI as the No. 1 source for girls fastpitch coverage in the U.S. for athletes ages 8 to 18—a recognition we don’t take lightly.
Two Ways to Earn Top 5 Honors
For the first time, the Class of 2027 is being recognized with two distinct types of Top 5 rankings:
Fastpitch Fan Pick (People’s Choice)
Fans from across the country cast their votes over a three-day period on our Dugout Discussions Polls page. Players earned their Fan Pick spots based entirely on total votes received. To learn more, click HERE!
Extra Elite 100: Official Top 5
Our rankings committee carefully evaluated each athlete based on performance, long-term potential, and overall impact. The official Extra Elite 100: Top 5 for the Class of 2027 will be unveiled on May 28 as part of our full rankings release.
Thanks to incredible participation and enthusiasm, we’re excited to continue the Fastpitch Fan Pick format for future classes!
Here Are the Results of the Fastpitch Fan Pick (People’s Choice)
What’s Next?
Hitters Hot List: Regional
- Northeast Top 100: May 31
- Southeast Top 100: June 1
- Midwest Top 100: June 2
- Southwest Top 100: June 3
- Mountain Top 100: June 4
- West Top 100: June 5
Hitters Hot List: National
- Extra Elite 100 Top 25 Sluggers: June 6
- Extra Elite 100 Top 25 Pure Hitters: June 7
- Extra Elite 100 Top 25 Slappers: June 8
- Extra Elite 100 Top 25 Pitcher/Hitter Duo: June 9
Celebrating Academic and Athletic Excellence
At Extra Inning Softball, we celebrate more than just athletic success. We’re proud to recognize academic excellence with our National Honor Roll series:
- Honor Roll
- Distinguished Prospects (GPA 3.5-3.74): June 10
- Select Achievers (GPA 3.75-3.99): June 11
- Elite Scholars (GPA 4.0+): June 12
For the full schedule, visit our website HERE.
In the months ahead, we will continue to spotlight the Class of 2027 with regional and national First and Second Teams, as well as other exciting features.
Congratulations to all the athletes who earned a spot in the Top 5 and were recognized by fans across the country! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for the game continue to inspire the fastpitch softball community.
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