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Extra Elite 100 Rankings FAQ … We Answer Your Questions!
At Extra Inning Softball, we cover all areas of fastpitch softball—from travel ball and high school up through college, pros, and international play.
One of the most popular features on our site is honoring hard-working athletes in various graduation classes via our Extra Elite 100 Player Rankings.
We receive inquiries every day on how the process works and have answered the most frequently asked questions below…
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How are the Extra Elite 100, Position and other rankings compiled by Extra Inning Softball?
We evaluate players as a staff-in-person at events and also solicit input from:
- Former college coaches
- Collegiate players
- High school coaches
- Professional trainer
- Performance coaches
- UIC’s
- Media outlets
- Tournament director
- Club coaches.
We also take into consideration other information including, H2H, Strength of Schedule, overall record, stats, honors and accomplishments—both team and individual—at high-level events as well as other sports played, testing analytics, academics, etc.
What player ages or classes do you rank?
Players in 8th -12th grade are ranked individually both regionally and nationally. We are currently discussing ways in which we can highlight 7th grade players. To provide your input please do so by emailing us at: [email protected]
How important are stats when it comes to a player’s ranking?
Player rankings are not just about stats. Numbers reflect positive results and accomplishments but we also weigh other factors such as level of competition, positions and what they entail, age division and year (i.e., is the team first or second year in its age division, such as 12U, 14U, etc.) and many other factors.
Who can, or should, nominate a player?
Club, High School, Pitching coach, Hitting coaches and college coaches/scouts are the primary outside sources for nominations. Players and families are welcome to submit information that will be stored for bio compilations and potential stories.
College coaches are not allowed to comment publicly on prospective student-athletes until after they sign with a university/college.
How do I nominate a player or team to be considered for Regional and Extra Elite 100 rankings?
Click on the Rankings (Nominations) tab found on the Extra Inning Softball home page. Select or scroll to “Nomination Form.
When will graduation classes will be ranked?
Ranking schedules are listed under the “Rankings” tab on the home page or you can click HERE to go directly to that page (scroll to find it).
For team nominations, which region do I select?
Regions are determined by the region where the team is registered.
For Extra Elite 100 Individual Rankings, which region do I select when nominating a player?
Regions are determined by the region in which the player lives (city/state).
How can I view the rankings? Do I have to pay to see them?
In order to cover the costs to maintain the website, our support team and all the education content; we do have a membership fee. Other than rankings there is a plethora of valuable resources for your players such as recruiting content, information from other softball professionals and more.
Memberships are available in Monthly, and Annual packages and provide full access to all of Extra Inning Softball’s exclusive coverage.
How do the Position Rankings work?
We rank individual players by position. Our Extra Elite 100 rankings focuses on the top 100 pitchers, 100 Infielders, 100 outfielders, and 100 catchers. At times we may also rank the top 100 utility players.
Does it cost anything to nominate a player or send information?
We do not charge a fee to nominate a player. Additionally, you do not need an Extra Inning Softball membership in order to nominate a player.
Are there any differences in the Monthly or Annual account access levels?
There are no differences in content access when you sign up for any of our memberships—the primary difference is, the longer package you get, the better (meaning less expensive) value you get.
What levels of softball do you cover?
Extra Inning Softball’s primary coverage ranges from youth through high school and travel ball ages. We cover college, pro and international competition. Anything having to do with fastpitch softball and the word it entails, be it on the global or local scale, we will cover if we feel it of value and interest to our readers.
If I want to send in anything newsworthy, how do I do so?
Send us your ideas HERE and our editorial team will review and follow up with you if additional information is needed.
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