Extra Inning Softball Class of 2028 Outfielder Rankings
All-Region rankings for the Class of 2028 Outfielders launch on July 15, 2024.
Region 1 [Northeast] July 15, 2024
Region 2 [Southeast] July 16, 2024
Region 3 [Midwest] July 17, 2024
Region 4 [Southwest] July 18, 2024
Region 5 [Mountain] July 19, 2024
Region 6 [West] July 20, 2024
After the conclusion of the All-Region Rankings, we turn our focus towards the Class of 2028 Extra Elite 100 Outfielder rankings to highlight the top 100 players in the country. View the schedule below or visit our website to view our entire nominations/rankings schedule HERE.
Class of 2028 Outfielder Extra Elite 100 Rankings Release Dates
- #s 100-91: July 22, 2024
- #s 90-81: July 23, 2024
- #s 80-71: July 24, 2024
- #s 70-61: July 25, 2024
- #s 60-51: July 26, 2024
- #s 50-41: July 29, 2024
- #s 40-31: July 30, 2024
- #s 30-21: July 31, 2024
- #s 20-11: Aug 1, 2024
- #s 10-1: Aug 2, 2024
A Message from CEO: Bonnie Holland: Ties vs. No Ties
Regarding the issue of ties that took place under previous management between 2018-2023, CEO, Bonnie Holland explains,
The newly formed Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee has done away with ties in an effort to provide an accurate scope of where players are truly ranked. Ties are viewed as a ‘people-pleasing’ tactic according to countless coaches and organizational leaders we have consulted with across the country. For example, in 2023, previous management placed 563 players in the Class of 2024 Extra Elite 100 rankings. If you are looking to have your child ranked favorably and you do not care about ties, then EIS is not the right fit for you. If however, you want a team of unanimous professionals to review/determine rankings and provide a more accurate ranking, be sure to nominate your players during our open submission period.
In 2023, 100 players were ranked in the top 28 for the Class of 2028!
Holland continues,
There is no excuse for ranking 100 players in the top 28 – it completely underscores the purpose of providing an accurate ranking. Thankfully, ties are a thing of the past at EIS. We have already made several positive changes to rankings over the last several months and there are many more to come!
- In 2024, the Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee has grown from one member to seven.
- All committee remain unanimous to protect the validity of the process and to avoid bias influence.
- We review nominations over the course of three weeks, (not one as in times past).
- The committee is made up of women who have all played/coach at high levels of the game (D1 & Pro).
- We have identified coaches/leaders all over the country who provide reliable feedback from each of the six regions.
Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee
The Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee makes selections following the review and evaluation of nominations submitted by coaches. Primary factors used when determining player placement include the following:
- coach and regional leadership recommendations
- data/stats
- strength of schedule
- tournaments attended
- top opponents played against
- whether a player plays up
Questions About Rankings
Q: Was my daughter nominated?
A: Please check with the coach first before reaching out to EIS.
Q: How often is each class ranked?
A: All-Region and Extra Elite 100 rankings are conducted one time within a calendar year.
Q: Does EIS rank 7th graders?
A: No EIS will not start conducting All-Region and Extra Elite 100 rankings until players are half way through their 8th grade year.
Q: Who do I reach out to for questions about rankings?
A: Email: rankings@extrainningsoftball.com and allow up to 5 business days for a response.
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