MaxPreps 2025 Fall Honors: The Nation’s Top High School Performers

National Golden Arm, Bat, Glove Awards

Extra Inning Softball Staff
October 16, 2025 | 6:00PM ET

Extra Inning Softball and MaxPreps proudly unveil the National MaxPreps 2025 Fall Awards, spotlighting the top five players in the country in each category — the Golden Arm, Golden Glove, and Golden Bat honors.

These national recognitions celebrate elite athletes whose consistency, impact, and performance have set them apart this fall. From dominant pitchers to clutch hitters and defensive game-changers, each honoree represents the very best of high school softball talent across the nation.

MaxPreps and Extra Inning Softball have partnered to elevate high school softball coverage with the MaxPreps & Extra Inning Softball Golden Awards. This initiative will highlight standout athletes in three key areas: Golden Glove, Golden Arm, and Golden Bat. Throughout the season, top players in each category will be recognized, with final awards presented at the end of the high school season.

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Final Thoughts

The Golden Awards are redefining what excellence looks like in high school softball — honoring the nation’s most impactful hitters (Golden Bat), fielders (Golden Glove), and pitchers (Golden Arm). Through this partnership, MaxPreps and Extra Inning Softball are ensuring that standout athletes receive meaningful recognition for their performance across every part of the game.

Beyond the Golden Awards, Extra Inning Softball continues to lead the way with industry-shaping rankings and features, including the Extra Elite 100, Extra Select, Extra Prospects, Fastpitch Fan Picks, Hitters Hotlists, and the National Honor Roll, offering fans and coaches nationwide the most complete look at today’s brightest and rising stars.

For updated rankings, exclusive stories, and training tools, visit ExtraInningSoftball.com — and stay connected to the fastest-growing community in fastpitch softball.

The Drill Zone

EIS is launching The Drill Zone, an exclusive training platform featuring elite-level skill-building videos from the 2026 Commit Crew, Extra Elite 100-ranked players, Extra Impact Ambassadors, and Coaches.

• Offers top-tier offensive and defensive drills
• Provides advanced training insights from top athletes
• Available exclusively to EIS members

Players and coaches can access The Drill Zone on the Extra Inning Softball website under the “Extra Extra” tab. This platform is designed to help athletes at all levels refine their mechanics, improve consistency, and learn from the best in fastpitch softball.

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