News Summary

Extra Inning Softball and MaxPreps have teamed up to enhance the visibility and recognition of high school softball across the United States. The collaboration aims to spotlight individual player performances through new award categories such as Golden Bat, Golden Arm, and Golden Glove. Coverage will commence in mid-March, culminating in an end-of-season awards presentation in June. This partnership marks a transformative moment for high school softball, attracting fans and inspiring future players to excel in the sport.

Exciting Times for High School Softball: New Partnership Announced!

In a groundbreaking collaboration, two prominent organizations have joined forces to bring high school softball into the spotlight like never before. Extra Inning Softball (EIS) and MaxPreps have partnered to enhance recognition and coverage of high school athletes across the United States, showing just how serious they are about celebrating the incredible talents on the diamond.

The Aim of the Collaboration

What does this mean for high school softball players? Well, if you’re an athlete, coach, or fan, you should be prepared for an exciting new wave of attention! The main goal of this partnership is to amplify visibility for high school softball players and to celebrate the hard work and dedication these young athletes pour into their sport throughout the season.

Known for its thorough coverage of high school sports, MaxPreps is the go-to source for insights and rankings that athletes, coaches, and fans alike rely on. Meanwhile, Extra Inning Softball has been a pioneer in promoting the game at all levels, thus coming together just makes sense. It signifies a major undertaking to boost the profile of high school softball, and fans should begin to see enhanced coverage starting in the second week of March and continuing all the way through June.

Spotlight on Player Performance

Get ready to mark your calendars because the spotlight is going to shine brightly during this period, with coverage rolling out every two weeks! The partnership will focus on recognizing individual player performances in key categories, which should undoubtedly create quite a buzz in the community.

Introducing Exciting Award Categories

Golden Bat, Golden Arm, and Golden Glove. Each of these awards will focus on specific aspects of gameplay and will serve to create even more excitement around the sport.

The Golden Glove will honor players who not only excel at defense but also achieve an impeccable fielding percentage of 1.000 for the season, provided they meet the minimum games played and attempts. Talk about an impressive feat!

Moving on to the Golden Arm, this award will recognize outstanding pitchers based on key metrics like strikeouts, wins, shutouts/no-hitters, and earned run average (ERA). For those players who are really bringing their A-game on the mound, this is the recognition they deserve!

Finally, the Golden Bat is all about offensive excellence. Players will be evaluated based on their batting average, runs batted in (RBIs), home runs, and stolen bases. It’s a fitting way to recognize those hitters who turn up the heat during the season.

Celebrating Excellence at the End of the Season

As the season concludes, there will be a grand end-of-season awards presentation in June where the top five players in each category will be celebrated along with a standout overall winner in each award category. This is going to be a moment to remember!

A New Era for High School Softball

This partnership is not just about recognition; it’s expected to be a transformational moment for high school softball and aims to elevate the sport’s profile on a national stage. As such, it’s going to attract more fans and, hopefully, inspire the next generation of softball players.

Join the Fun: Fastpitch Fan Pick Event

Softball fans, don’t miss the chance to get involved! The Fastpitch Fan Pick event is set to take place from March 22-24, giving fans the opportunity to vote and participate in recognizing players who are making significant contributions to their teams.

As Extra Inning Softball and MaxPreps set sail on this new journey, it’s clear that the future looks bright for high school softball. Fans, athletes, and coaches alike can join in the excitement as this partnership works to inspire and elevate the sport to new heights. So, keep your eyes peeled and get excited! High school softball is ready to shine!

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