Unleash Your Potential: Class of 2028 Will Be Ranked

Class of 2028, It’s Your Time!

Today marks the official opening of nominations for the Class of 2028 player rankings, and here’s what you need to know: every single player who is nominated will be ranked — guaranteed — in our newly realigned regional rankings. This isn’t just a list. This is a spotlight. This is your moment.

➡️ Click HERE to Nominate a Player Now – Deadline: September 1st
🗓️ Rankings Calendar

Why Extra Inning Softball is Different

Other outlets may offer rankings, but none match the depth, integrity, or access of Extra Inning Softball. Here’s why:

✅ Every nomination gets a guaranteed regional ranking [Region Map]
✅ Our rankings are position-specific
✅ We include academic honors, specialty lists, and fan votes
✅ We actively connect coaches and athletes
✅ We spotlight players year-round—not just once

We’re proud to be rated the #1 source of fastpitch coverage in the country for ages 8U–18U, and we’re only getting stronger.

Realigned Regions, More Accurate Results

We’ve spent the last year listening, learning, and evolving. That’s why Extra Inning Softball realigned our regional system to create a more balanced and fair foundation for evaluating players. Each region offers:

• Geographical equity in competition and talent pools

• Improved visibility for players from traditionally underrepresented states

• Cleaner comparison for national rankings and Hotlists

The realignment allows us to better capture what makes players special in their part of the country—while also recognizing how they stack up on a national level.

Limited-Time Member Deals – Now Through September 28! 🎉

In celebration of the Class of 2028 Rankings Launch, we’re offering exclusive discounts on Extra Inning Softball memberships:

🔓 25% OFF Flex, Quarterly, and Annual Plans
🔑 Use code: 25OFFCLASS2028

🏆 50% OFF Lifetime Membership – First 100 Only
🎟️ Use code: LIFE50OFF

👥 Team Memberships – 50% OFF for the First 50 Teams
📣 Use code: TEAM50DISCOUNT

💡 Don’t miss your chance to access full rankings, exclusive interviews, recruiting insights, and the #1 coverage in the country for ages 8U–18U.

⏳ Deals expire September 28, 2025 — one day before Class of 2028 rankings begin.
Join now and make sure you’re in the circle, not on the sidelines.

Region Rankings Schedule (All Positions)

Each day, we’ll release rankings by region:

• Sep 29 – Northeast

• Sep 30 – Southeast

• Oct 1 – Midwest

• Oct 2 – Southwest

• Oct 3 – Mountain

• Oct 4 – West

• Oct 5 – Recap: All Regional Rankings

National Rankings: Top 100 by Position

The Class of 2028 Extra Elite 100 will be ranked in four primary categories: Pitchers, Catchers, Infielders, and Outfielders.  Following the Extra Elite 100 rankings, we will announce the Top 100 Regional Hitters Hotlist in each region followed by the National Hitters Hotlist (sluggers, pure hitters, slappers, and pitcher/hitter duo).

Here’s when the Extra Elite 100 drops:

• Oct 6–24 – Daily reveals in groups of 5

• Oct 25–26 – People’s Choice Vote: Top 5 Fan Picks (Your vote counts!) Voting will take place on our Dugout Discussions Polls Page.

Bonus November Features Just for ‘28

We’re not done. Not even close. Class of 2028 will also be the focus of exclusive November Hotlists including:

• 🔥 Top 100 Regional Hitters by Region (Nov 1–6)

• 💥 National Sluggers, Pure Hitters, Slappers, and Pitcher/Hitter Duos (Nov 7–10)

• 🎓 National Honor Rolls for 3.5+ GPA Athletes (Nov 11–13)

• 🏆 Final Recap: All Class of 2028 Rankings + Honors (Nov 14)

How We Rank — and Why It Matters

At Extra Inning Softball, nominating a player is completely free.. Our rankings process is fueled by proprietary software that helps us organize nominations, analyze data, and identify standout performers across every position and region. But we don’t stop at numbers. We’ve also assembled a Regional Rankings Advisory Board made up of respected head coaches, recruiting coordinators, and organizational leaders from across the country who volunteer their insights to ensure our lists reflect what’s truly happening on the field.

Our staff invests hundreds of hours per cycle researching stats, verifying performance footage, evaluating nominations, and reviewing athlete résumés. This is not a plug-and-play system—it’s a deeply involved process that prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and reach. If you have questions about rankings or wish to provide clarification, email our Rankings Committee at rankings@extrainningsoftball.com. Please allow up to 5 business days for a response.

FOMO Is Real — Don’t Get Left Out

Let’s be honest, Mr./Miss: There is nothing worse than watching your teammates scroll through a ranking you were never part of—because you missed the nomination deadline.

Every year, we get messages saying “I didn’t know,” “we weren’t nominated,” or “she’s better than half the list.” Don’t wait. If you’re not nominated, you’re not ranked. It’s that simple.

Nominate Today. Stand Out Tomorrow.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this is your chance to make sure your name is seen. Be early. Be visible. Be ranked.

🔗 Nominate Now: Click HERE — Deadline: Sept 1
🔗 Full Rankings Calendar for 2028

Let the countdown begin.

📅 Nominations CLOSE September 1. No extensions. No exceptions. Nominate HERE

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