The second version of the 2030 HOT 100 is upon us!

Here’s the schedule for the launch starting on Monday (March 16) when we will profile the HOT 100 prospects each weekday for a two-week period via our countdown of 10 numeric slots each day:

• #’s 100-91 (Mon., Mar. 16, 2026)
• #’s 90-81 (Tue., Mar. 17 2026)
• #’s 80-71 (Wed., Mar. 18, 2026)
• #’s 70-61 (Thu., Mar. 192026)
• #’s 60-51 (Fri. Mar. 20, 2026
• #’s 50-41 (Mon., Mar. 23, 2026)
• #’s 40-31 (Tue., Mar. 24, 2026)
• #’s 30-21 (Wed., Mar. 25, 2026)
• #’s 20-11 (Thu., Mar. 26, 2026)
• #’s 10-1 (Fri. Mar. 27, 2026)

This is Brentt Eads of Line Drive Media , the originator of club-age player rankings in softball (a story for another day!).

Sometimes I get so involved in the process and work it takes to research, identify and honor these talented and hard-working players that I lose sight of what it means to the players to be recognized.

Last year, I received this wonderful email from Class of 2028 standout who shared her thoughts on how the rankings motivate her.

I’m leaving her name out to not draw attention to who she is but more on her message; however,  but this could be many softballers across all ages who appreciate the recognition they get for working hard to better their skills in the game they (and WE!)  love so much. 

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Brentt,