Extra Inning Softball is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Select Showcases and event organizer Mark Skapin to bring Tournament Performance Rankings (TPR) coverage to some of the nation’s largest and most competitive fastpitch softball events throughout 2026.
The initiative will provide athletes with additional visibility through Extra Inning Softball’s growing Tournament Performance Rankings platform, a national leaderboard system designed to recognize standout performances and create new opportunities for athlete exposure.
The partnership includes coverage across five premier events in Ohio, representing more than 800 teams and thousands of athletes from across the country.
Shared Vision for Athlete Exposure
The partnership between Select Showcases and Extra Inning Softball is built around a common goal: creating more opportunities for athletes to be seen, recognized, and recruited.
As the showcase landscape continues to evolve, both organizations remain committed to helping players maximize their exposure while competing at some of the nation’s premier events.
“EIS has helped countless athletes get recognized from every corner of the country,” said Mark Skapin, owner of Select Showcases. “We are very excited to partner with EIS and help athletes take advantage of the incredible resources that EIS has to offer and ultimately reach their goal of playing at the next level.”
The addition of Tournament Performance Rankings to these events creates another avenue for athletes to showcase their accomplishments while providing coaches and families with meaningful performance data throughout the season.
Midwest Select Showcase Kicks Off Summer Schedule
The partnership will officially begin with the Midwest Select Showcase, taking place June 5-7 at Lou Berliner Sports Park in Columbus, Ohio.
The event will feature 140 teams across the 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U divisions while utilizing 27 fields at one of the nation’s premier softball destinations.
The Midwest Select Showcase is partnered with the Alliance Heart of America, giving participating teams the opportunity to earn valuable Alliance points that contribute toward seeding for the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS) Nationals in Indiana.
One of the Nation’s Largest Events Returns
The Laser Nation HFL Showcase & AFCS Qualifier will take place June 12-14 at Lou Berliner Sports Park.
The event is expected to feature 206 teams competing across the 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U, and 10U age divisions while utilizing 31 fields throughout the complex.
With hundreds of teams and thousands of participants expected, the event continues to establish itself as one of the premier destinations on the summer fastpitch calendar.
Building Visibility Beyond the Tournament
While Skapin operates Select Showcases and serves as a leader in many of the nation’s premier events, he also collaborates with other tournament directors throughout the year to help create high-level competitive opportunities for athletes and teams.
This expanded partnership reflects a shared commitment between event operators and Extra Inning Softball to provide athletes with meaningful exposure opportunities beyond tournament standings.
As Tournament Performance Rankings continue to grow, athletes participating in these events will have the opportunity to showcase their performances on a national platform viewed by coaches, recruiters, families, and softball fans across the country.
What Are Tournament Performance Rankings?
Extra Inning Softball’s Tournament Performance Rankings (TPR) program is completely free and provides athletes with an opportunity to earn verified national recognition based on their performance during competition.
Following each participating event, athletes or parents may submit tournament statistics through the official Tournament Performance Rankings submission form within three days of the event’s conclusion.
To maintain the integrity and accuracy of the rankings, all submissions require supporting documentation in the form of a screenshot verifying the athlete’s tournament statistics. The submission process takes only a few minutes and helps ensure that every ranking is backed by verified performance data.
The Tournament Performance Rankings system utilizes Extra Inning Softball’s proprietary SERV methodology, which evaluates athletes using position-specific metrics, offensive production, defensive impact, and overall tournament performance.
Top performers are featured on national leaderboards published across the Extra Inning Softball platform, providing exposure to a nationwide audience that includes athletes, families, travel ball organizations, and college coaches.
With more than 15.7 million annual organic impressions, the platform continues to create meaningful visibility opportunities for players at every level of the game.
Athletes and families can also view Tournament Performance Rankings interviews and player spotlights through the Extra Inning Softball Video Hub.
Families interested in receiving deadline reminders and event updates are encouraged to sign up for text notifications for the following events by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
- Midwest Select Showcase
- Laser Nation HFL Showcase & AFCS Qualifier
- Sheer Madness College Showcase
- Lasers Fall Showcase & AFCS Qualifier
- Select 64 Showcase & Camp
Elite Competition Heads to Cleveland
Sheer Madness College Showcase is scheduled for June 19-21 and will be hosted across multiple parks on the west side of Cleveland.
The event will feature approximately 176 teams competing on 27 fields across five age divisions.
A college showcase camp held on Thursday prior to tournament play will accommodate up to 120 participants, giving athletes an additional opportunity to perform in front of college coaches before competition begins.
Fall Schedule Continues the Momentum
Tournament Performance Rankings coverage will continue into the fall with the Lasers Fall Showcase & AFCS Qualifier on October 10-11.
The event will utilize 31 fields at Lou Berliner Sports Park and an additional eight fields at Action Sports Dayton.
Organizers anticipate approximately 180 teams participating across the 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U, and 10U divisions, making it one of the largest fall events in the Midwest.
Select 64 Showcase Closes Out the Season
The final event included in the partnership will be the Select 64 Showcase & Camp on October 31-November 1 and is hosted at Lou Berliner Sports Park., The event will feature approximately 100 teams competing across the 18U, 16U, and 14U divisions.
A showcase camp scheduled for Sunday evening will provide opportunities for up to 120 athletes to demonstrate their skills in a competitive evaluation environment.
Golden Ticket Initiative
As part of the launch, Extra Inning Softball will randomly distribute approximately 500 swag bags throughout the event weekend. Select bags will include special Golden Tickets featuring prizes, giveaways, and exclusive surprises for athletes and families. Learn more about the Golden Ticket Initiative HERE.
A Growing Platform for Athlete Exposure
Tournament Performance Rankings were created to provide athletes with a centralized platform where verified event performances can be recognized and showcased.
The program continues to expand nationwide as more tournament directors seek additional value and exposure opportunities for participating athletes.
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