Important Shifts for the category of 2026: The momentum round Additional Inning Softball exhibits no indicators of slowing down. After a record-breaking 1,226 nominations for the Class of 2028—probably the most in firm historical past—the highlight now shifts to the Class of 2026.
👉 Nominations Open: Monday, Sept. 8. Nominate HERE!
👉 Nominations Shut: Monday, Oct. 13 — 10 p.m. MT (9 p.m. PT | 11 p.m. CT | Midnight ET)
The demand has by no means been higher. Every year, extra households, athletes, and coaches have interaction within the nomination course of, cementing Additional Inning Softball’s function because the chief in offering nationwide publicity to gamers throughout each area of the nation.
And right here’s why this issues most for school coaches: the uncommitted rankings create a trusted, data-driven shortlist for employees nonetheless finalizing recruiting courses. Athletes are surfaced by place, area, and ability profile, with essential context equivalent to energy of schedule, taking part in up, and documented accomplishments. Briefly, it’s a sensible, time-saving filter that helps coaches establish late-cycle difference-makers.
Make sure to learn under for the total breakdown on how we’ll roll out each uncommitted and Dedicated gamers. Whereas every group has its personal path to recognition, each comply with a structured course of designed to maximise visibility, equity, and publicity.
You’ll see the place the rollout overlaps, the place it differs, and the way every bit works collectively to spotlight the Class of 2026 from each angle.
Two Paths, One Objective
Whereas each dedicated and uncommitted athletes use the identical nomination kind—and each are eligible for the Nationwide Honor Rolls—their paths diverge in essential methods:
- Dedicated gamers are ranked solely regionally, factored into our Hitters Hotlists, thought of for our Nationwide Honor Roll, and included on Division Watch Lists throughout JUCO, DIII, DII, Mid-Main, and Energy 4 ranges.
- Uncommitted gamers are ranked each regionally and nationally, and achieve further visibility on our On the Radar: Uncommitted Athletes platform, which showcases stats, pictures, and profiles instantly to varsity coaches. Uncommitted gamers are additionally factored into our Hitters Hotlists and regarded for our Nationwide Honor Roll
Important Variations
The rollout kicks off with our Additional Inning Softball Nationwide Honor Roll which, adopted by area rankings. All dedicated and uncommitted gamers will probably be ranked regionally however individually, making certain their performances and achievements are acknowledged throughout the nationwide panorama.
Nationwide Tutorial Honor Rolls
Observe that every one dedicated and uncommitted gamers will probably be printed collectively
- Nov. 14: Distinguished Prospects (GPA 3.50–3.74)
- Nov. 15: Distinguished Selects (GPA 3.75–3.99)
- Nov. 16: Elite Students (GPA 4.0 and above)
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Area Rankings Rollout
Observe that every one dedicated and uncommitted gamers will probably be ranked & printed individually
- Nov. 17: Northeast
- Nov. 18: Southeast
- Nov. 19: Midwest
- Nov. 20: Southwest
- Nov. 21: Mountain
- Nov. 22: West
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Hitters Sizzling Lists (Regional)
Observe that every one dedicated and uncommitted gamers will probably be printed individually
- Nov. 24: Northeast
- Nov. 25: Southeast
- Nov. 26: Midwest
- Nov. 27: Southwest
- Nov. 28: Mountain
- Nov. 29: West
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Specialty Hitting Lists
Observe that every one dedicated and uncommitted gamers will probably be printed individually
- Nov. 30: High 25 Sluggers
- Dec. 1: High 25 Pure Hitters
- Dec. 2: High 25 Slappers
- Dec. 3: High 25 Pitcher Hitter-Duos
Uncommitted Gamers Solely
Additional Elite 100 Countdown
- Dec 4: Start revealing on December 4, gamers ranked #100-91, #90-81, and so forth (by place), all the way down to the highest 5 by Dec. 13.
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Quick Pitch Fan Choose (Neighborhood Vote)
- Dec.14: Countdown pauses for Fastpitch Fan Choose: watch finalist movies and vote a number of instances each few hours on our Additional Inning Softball Dugout Discussions Ballot Web page HERE.
- Dec.15: Voting concludes
- Dec.16: Announce Fastpitch Fan Choose High 5 (group selection)
- Dec.17: EIS publicizes official Additional Elite 100 High 5
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Past the High 100
Additional Inning Softball will develop recognition with further honors:
- Dec.18: Additional Choose Nationals (#101–200)
- Dec.19: Additional Prospect Nationals (#201–300)
Dedicated Gamers Solely
Division Watch Lists
- Division Watch Lists debut (JUCO, DIII, DII, Mid-Main, P4)
- Oct. 28: JUCO
- Oct 29: D3
- Oct 30: D2
- Oct 31: Mid-Main
- Nov 1: Energy 4
- January: High 100 per division
- Jan. 26: JUCO
- Jan 27: D3
- Jan 28: D2
- Jan 29: Mid-Main
- Jan 30: Energy 4
- April: High 50 per division
- July: High 25 all the way down to High 5 per division
- Participant of the 12 months in every Division
- Actual Dates TBD: By Aug. 20 (post-Alliance & PGF Nationals)
Behind the Rankings Curtain
At Additional Inning Softball, rankings are extra than simply lists—they’re a mirrored image of months of cautious analysis and a dedication to equity. Each participant, each nomination, and each placement is backed by a system designed to spotlight the sport’s finest with accuracy and integrity.
- A unanimous Rankings Committee evaluates every class, with particular person identities saved confidential to stop bias claims.
- Greater than 50 regional leaders and head coaches present perception, making certain enter from throughout the nation.
- Evaluations weigh statistics, energy of schedule, taking part in up, and documented achievements to provide athletes correct context.
- EIS dedicates an whole month to analysis, incorporating superior software program and session instruments for thorough evaluation.
- Our course of maintains the usual of no ties—each rating is earned, each spot is evident.
Membership Powers the Rankings
Additional Inning Softball’s depth of protection is fueled by its membership group. Membership permits month-long evaluations, superior instruments, and the no-ties normal that units our lists aside.
- Copyright Discover: All EIS content material is copyright-protected and completely for members of the EIS household.
- Staff Entry: Coaches who nominate greater than three gamers ought to take into account a Staff Membership so each household can view rankings, watch lists, and options.
👉 Discover Staff Membership choices HERE!
Contact the Rankings Committee
Questions on rankings? Electronic mail rankings@extrainningsoftball.com. If we attain out to you, please reply promptly—we’re on a decent rollout timeline.
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