What’s New in 2025?
Extra Inning Softball has embraced an exciting new chapter, ushering in a new era of excellence to better serve the fastpitch community under fresh ownership. Since transitioning to new ownership in January 2024, our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to revitalize content and overhaul our rankings platform. As a result, we now provide unparalleled resources for athletes, coaches, and parents alike.
To hear more about the exciting changes to our rankings and content, tune in to our latest interview featuring Katie Lively, Communications Director with Extra Inning Softball, and Bonnie Holland, Owner and CEO of Extra Inning Softball. View full interview below
Why Choose Extra Inning Softball?
We understand the evolving needs of today’s softball players and coaches, and we’ve expanded our content to ensure we meet them. Here’s a glimpse of the exclusive resources available to Extra Inning Softball members:
At Extra Inning Softball, our revamped rankings platform is designed to set a new standard of fairness and precision. Here’s what makes our system stand out:
- No More Ties: Every athlete earns their spot, eliminating ties for clearer rankings.
- Anonymous Rankings Committee: Operates with undisclosed members to ensure unbiased evaluations.
- Position-Based Rankings: Players are ranked within their positions to provide detailed insights into specific roles.
- Regional Rankings: Highlights top talent across the country, recognizing players in their local areas.
- Honor Roll: Celebrates academic excellence alongside athletic achievements.
- Hitters Hot List Rankings: Spotlights the best offensive talent in fastpitch.
Voices From the Field Interviews
Gain insights from the game’s most influential figures by checking out our Voices from the Field interviews featuring college coaches, organization leaders, and top athletes. This series brings insider knowledge to help you succeed.
Softball Influencers
Explore our Influencers Page, where top-ranked Extra Elite 100 athletes, coaches and Impact Ambassadors share their stories in their own words. These dedicated contributors provide unique insights to the softball community, offering inspiration and advice for athletes, parents, and fans alike. From personal experiences to training tips and life lessons, hear directly from the those who are shaping the future of softball!
Recruiting Tips
Recruitment can be daunting, but we’ve got you covered. Straight from college coaches, our practical advice helps aspiring athletes navigate the recruitment process with confidence. Recruiting Tips
Drill Zone
Our Drill Zone houses dozens of drills demonstrated by elite athletes from all over the country, including ranked players who are committed to D1 schools.
Sports Performance
We deliver cutting-edge content on speed training, mobility, and strength development to take your game to the next level. View sports performance tips HERE.
Hitting/Offense
Our Hitting/Offense series dives deep into strategies and drills to elevate your offensive skills, ensuring you perform at your best.
Podcast
Hosted by pro player Carie Dever-Boaz and former D1 athlete Katie Lively, our Voices from the Field Podcast tackles the game’s biggest topics with expert guests. Check us out on Spotify and email your topic suggestions to Carie@extrainningsoftball.com
Commit Crew
Hear directly from committed players heading to powerhouse programs like Ole Miss, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas A&M, as they share tips, drills, and advice on player development. Check out our new Extra Inning Softball Commit Crew
Overcoming Adversity
Extra Inning Softball experts and athletes provide tips on recovery and resilience, featuring inspiring stories from players who have faced injuries or health challenges. Overcoming Adversity These firsthand accounts provide valuable insights on perseverance and strength, encouraging athletes to push through setbacks.
Dugout Discussion Polls
It’s your turn to weigh in on hot topics! Check out our Dugout Discussion Polls where the softball community comes together to share their opinions on the sport’s most HOT and controversial topics. Whether you’re a player, coach, or parent, your voice matters!
Join the Community!
At Extra Inning Softball, we proudly lead the fastpitch softball community with innovative content and resources. We are ushering in a new era of excellence.
Our revamped rankings system ensures fairness and transparency, showcasing the best talent while opening doors for all players. Cutting-edge proprietary software and a team-based approach have set a new standard in the sport.
We also offer a wide range of resources, including recruitment tips, mental toughness strategies, strength training guides, and inspiring podcasts. Extra Inning Softball is more than just information—it’s a supportive and vibrant community.=
We value your input! Share your feedback and ideas by emailing info@extrainningsoftball.com. Together, we will celebrate and grow the fastpitch softball community!
Visit Extra Inning Softball to become a member today! 🥎💪
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| New Content | Content Descriptions | Trending & New Features | Trending & Feature Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Inning Softball Influencers | Hear from top-ranked athletes from the Extra Elite 100 as they share their journey as an author of their own story. | TRENDING NEWS: The Evolution of Rankings | Bonnie Holland, CEO of Extra Inning Softball shares the inside scoop on the controversial topic of rankings & shares improvements to content. |
| Commit Crew | Meet our EIS Commit Crew as they share tips, drills, and advie on player development. | Coaches Endorse New Rankings Software | Learn more about Extra Inning Softball's new cutting-edge sofware which has been met with excitement and anticipation across the country. |
| Sports Performance | Cutting-edge content on speed training, mobility, and strength training. | TRENDING NEWS: Introducing the Commit Crew | Hear directly from committed players heading to powerhouse programs. They share drills, advice and tips on player development. |
| Hitting/Offense Tips | Led by experts who dive deep into strategies and drills to elevate offensive skills. | Drill Zone: | Watch dozens of video drills demonstrated by elite athletes and D1 commits from all over the country. |
| Mental Health | Success starts with mindset and we're here to support athletes every step of the way! | STORE | Your one-stop shop for stylish apparel, including unique styles created especially for Extra Elite 100 players. |
| Overcoming Adversity | Tips on recovery and resilience, reaturing inspiring stories from players who have faced hard times. | Committed Players/Master Verbal Database | Committed players share their journey and will be highlighted by Extra Inning Softball and added to our Master Verbal Database. |
| PODCAST | Hosted by D1 athlete Katie Lively as she tackles hot topics. | Dugout Discussion Polls | Weigh in on hot topics in the softball world. Results will be discussed in our exclusive interviews and podcast. |
