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Extra Inning Softball Class of 2028 All-Region & Extra Elite 100 Infielder Rankings
The All-Region rankings for the Class of 2028 Infielders concluded yesterday, July 6, 2024. We now look forward to the release of the Extra Elite 100 rankings which kicks off Monday, July 8, 2024. Below you will find: links to All-Region announcements, rankings schedules, information on how the Extra Inning Softball rankings committee makes determinations, and a brief discussion on ties vs no ties.
Class of 2028 All-Region Infielders by Region
Copyright – Player & Team ImagesÂ
Over the last few months we offered a free Canva template to parents and coaches. The template was used for uploading player images which were then shared on social media. On several occasions, someone deleted all of our templates and even uploaded the logo of a different company after deleting ours. As a result, we opted to create the bio images ourselves. Due to the time and resources we use to offer this service, we now charge a small fee prior to releasing the images which are currently watermarked. Yet, many players and parents continue to screenshot the images we create and share them on social media. If this continues, we will no longer offer this service and will resort to providing only ‘lists’ of players who are ranked. Extra Inning Softball does NOT charge for the hours and resources spent ranking players . Therefore, please respect our requests and do not screenshot our content which is noted as ‘copyright’ at the bottom of each article.Â
A Message from CEO: Bonnie Holland: Ties vs. No Ties
Under previous management, there was 297 players ranked in the Extra Elite 100 Class of 2028 last year (2023). Our Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee has done away with ties in an effort to improve the credibility of EIS rankings and to identify a true 100. If your player was ranked in the Extra Elite 100 last year but is not ranked this year, it is most likely due to the issue with ties. For example, below is the list of players who were ranked in the top 10 last year for the Class of 2028. As you can see, 29 players made the top 10. The ‘Elite 100’ was meant to be a true ‘Elite 100’ not an Elite ‘297’ or Elite ‘563’ (as was the case for the Class of 2024 under the direction of previous management).
There are 100 PLAYERS RANKED IN THE TOP 28 LAST YEAR FOR THE CLASS OF 2028!  Ties = more $$$ and ‘people pleasing’… it’s that simple. There are other ways to highlight top talent without bloating the rankings. In the weeks to come, look for some big announcements to the way in which EIS will conduct rankings going forward.
Top 10 Players Ranked in 2024 for the Class of 2028
Looking Ahead: Rankings
Our Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee is continually striving to improve our rankings platforms. We are exploring new alternatives and improvements that are long overdue. In the meantime, we ask for your continual patience and support as we aim to provide the most reliable rankings as possible. We also encourage players and parents to work with your coaches and organizational leaders, keeping them apprised of open nomination periods.
Class of 2028 Infielder Extra Elite 100 Rankings Release Dates
View the schedule below or visit our website to view our entire nominations/rankings schedule HERE.
- #s 100-91: July 8, 2024
- #s 90-81: July 9, 2024
- #s 80-71: July 10, 2024
- #s 70-61: July 11, 2024
- #s 60-51: July 12, 2024
- #s 50-41: July 15, 2024
- #s 40-31: July 16, 2024
- #s 30-21: July 17, 2024
- #s 20-11: July 18, 2024
- #s 10-1: July 19, 2024
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.Â
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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