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Extra Inning Softball is set to launch the Class of 2027 Extra Elite 100 player rankings starting on April 29, 2024. View more details below including dates, info on our regional and elite 100 roll out, and insights related to our rankings committee.
Utilizing our new enhanced ranking platform, we will first unveil top players in each of the six regions:. Players will be placed in teams to highlight top athletes. Keep an eye out for our first, second and third all-region teams.
Region One (Northeast) * Region Two (Southeast) * Region Three (Midwest) * Region Four (Southwest)Â *Â Region Five (Mountain) * Region Six (West)
Class of 2027 Regional Rankings Schedule
- Region 1 (Northeast): April 29
- Region 2 (Southeast): April 30
- Region 3 (Midwest): May 1
- Region 4 (Southwest): May 2
- Region 5 (Mountain): May 3
- Region 6 (West): May 4
Following the announcement of all-region teams across the six regions, the unveiling of the Extra Elite 100 player rankings will commence on May 6 and conclude on June 28. You can view our complete nominations and rankings schedule on our website HERE.
Class of 2027 Extra Elite 100 Player Rankings Schedule
- Extra Elite 100 Pitchers: May 6-10; 13-17:
- Extra Elite 100 Catchers: May 20-24; 27-31
- Extra Elite 100 Infielders: June 3-7; 10-14
- Extra Elite 100 Outfielders: June 17-21; 24-28
LOOKING AHEAD: CLASS OF 2028
As a reminder, nominations are now open for the Class of 2028 and close on May 10, 2024 at 5pm MST. All nominations must be submitted online.
NO late submissions will be allowed due to the added hardship it poses on our team. Please work with your coach or organization leadership to ensure deserving players are nominated prior to May 10, 2024. Players previously nominated last year must be nominated again to ensure a fair approach and to provide our team with updated information.
IMPROVEMENTS TO EXTRA INNING SOFTBALL RANKINGSÂ
In the past, the rankings process was primarily overseen by a single individual, leading to potential concerns about bias or undue influence. We firmly believe that this approach is not conducive to providing an objective and comprehensive assessment of the Fastpitch softball landscape. Additionally, rankings were determined over the course of one week but no more!
Extra Inning Softball player and team rankings are now overseen by a rankings committee, whose members remain confidential in order to protect the integrity of the process. Our team of experts works diligently for over a three week period to carefully evaluate and consider each player. At times, our EIS rankings committee may follow up to gather additional information as requested by the committee.
Our rankings committee is composed of individuals with a deep understanding of the sport. Each member brings a unique perspective and expertise to the table, ensuring that our rankings are the result of a thorough and balanced evaluation.
The decision to keep the identities of our rankings committee members confidential serves to eliminate any potential external pressures or conflicts of interest, allowing the committee to focus solely on the merits of each player and team’s performance. By maintaining the confidentiality of our rankings committee, we aim to upload the highest standards of fairness and objectivity in our rankings process.
Further, our rankings committee operates on a unanimous basis, meaning that all members must reach a consensus on the rankings for each player and team, both regionally and nationally. This approach ensures that the rankings are the result of thoughtful deliberation, data analysis, and collective expertise.
We are confident that this approach will bolster the credibility and reliability of our rankings, providing the Fastpitch softball community with a trustworthy and comprehensive assessment of both player and team performance.
Thank you for your continual support as we aim to highlight talented players throughout both regionally and then nationally.
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