This year's 2021 Hot 100 experienced quite a shakeup from last year with new players beating out some of last year's prospects. Hundreds of you submitted player info that made the selection process incredibly difficult.

On this list, you will find speedsters, sluggers, slingers, and some of the most versatile athletes in the country. 

How do we select the Hot 100? 

Weeks of research, phone calls, emails, stat analyses, and data analyses are endured to come up with this list of the top prospects. We look closely at the individual's performance in the last year and also team performance. AthPro360 assists FloSoftball in gathering data-driven measurements to provide more objectivity in the selection process.

Over the next three weeks, we will unveil 10 honorees per day ending with Top 10 per position:

Week 1

• Mon. Sept. 3: 2021 Hot 100 Players 100-91 
• Tue. Sept. 4: 2021 Hot 100 Players 90-81
• Wed. Sept. 5: 2021 Hot 100 Players 80-71

Week 2

• Mon. Sept. 10: 2021 Hot 100 Players 70-51
• Tue. Sept. 11: 2021 Hot 100 Players 50-31
• Wed. Sept. 12: 2021 Hot 100 Players 30-21
• Thu. Sept. 13: 2021 Hot 100 Players 20-11
• Fri. Sept. 14: 2021 Hot 100 Players 10-1

Week 3

• Tue. Sept 18: Next In 101-200
• Tue. Sept. 18: 2021 Top 10 Pitchers
• Wed. Sept. 19: 2021 Top 10 Catchers
• Thu. Sept. 20: 2021 Top 10 Infielders
• Fri. Sept. 21: 2021 Top 10 Outfielders

T40 | Sydney Osada, P | Georgia Impact - Gusaeff (Georgia)

Osada, the Georgia Impact southpaw from Woodstock, Georgia stands 6-foot-1 finished 17th at Triple Crown Nationals and 33rd at PGF 14U Premier Nationals. She held a .994 ERA and 86 strikeouts. The hurler tops out around 63 mph mixing her rise and changeup. With her stats and strikeout ability, expect Osada to go deeper in tournaments this upcoming season. Before committing to Georgia, Osada had several SEC teams on her recruiting trail.

T40 | Madi Elish, P | Batbusters - Stith (Arizona)

Indiana-native Madi Elish had an impressive PGF runnerup finish in 2017 on Mark Campbell's OC Batbusters team. She was also on staff for Mike Stith's Batbusters team that climbed their way out of the loser's bracket to the PGF 18U Premier National Championship game. You might be familiar with Madi's older sister, Miranda Elish who is now a junior ace for the Oregon Ducks. Madi is holding her own in the circle throwing 111 innings with 119 strikeouts for Crown Point High School. She was 14-5 last season with a 1.70 ERA.

39 | Katie Cimusz, C/3B | Diamond Sports Hotshots - Dumezich

What a year it's been for power slugger Katie Cimusz who annihilated the ball for the Diamond Sports Hotshots and Atascocita High School. Batting .419 with 16 doubles, 11 home runs, and 45 RBI, she took home honors for Newcomer of the Year, Offensive MVP, ASH State Semifinal MVP, 6A State All-Tournament, 6A All-State First Team, MaxPreps All-American Freshman Team, and All-Greater Houston 2nd Team. Over the summer, she led the Hotshots to USAES World Fastpitch Championship and also was named USAES Offensive MVP. To say that Cimusz can rake would be an understatement. 

T38 | Kalista Case, OF/2B | Beverly Bandits - Conroy

Case enjoys creating chaos for the opposing defense. Straight steals, delayed steals, and getting out of run downs are typical for Case who swiped 19 bases for Marist High School. Coaches agree that watching Case run the bases with keen instincts and savvy is refreshing and exciting. Touted as one of the Bandits top outfielders, she uses her speed to track down balls in the gap. This upcoming season look for Case to be a table setter for Bandits - Conroy as they compete in the 16U division.

T38 | Jenna Blanton, OF/MIF | Fury Platinum

The leadoff lefty hitter for Fury Platinum is on the radar as one of fastest centerfielders in the country. One coach said, "In the twenty years I've been coaching, she's one of the best centerfielders I've seen." Clocked in 2.65-2.75 second range from home to first, she runs the bases aggressively with good instincts to exploit the defense. Many Power Five schools will be watching this up and comer this fall and next summer.

T38 | Kenadie Cooper, OF/2B | EC Bullets Biele/Heath

Cooper had a phenomenal summer for the EC Bullets batting .438 with 21 doubles and 4 home runs and an on-base percentage of nearly .500. Running a 2.72 from home to first, Cooper stole 32 bases over the summer. Cooper is only getting better and better as she's currently leading her high school team in hitting (.532). Her combo of power, average, and speed make her one of the top 2021 recruits for many of the top 25 programs in the Power Five who have already been watching her compete in high school this fall.

37 | Allie Enright, OF | So Cal Choppers - Fausett

Enright reminds us former Hot 100 recruit Abby Sweet (Notre Dame), a well-polished outfielder that could slip into a DI outfield position right now. Tall and lanky, she runs very well and can hit for power. Enright is a workhorse and tough as nails. She's earned athlete of the week honors for Saugus High School hitting for high average and put up solid power numbers. Pac-12 and ACC schools have been on her recruiting trail.

T36 | Sydney Peterson, MIF | Sorcerer Old Skool (LSU)

Peterson is a fierce competitor and leader who will be a staple on the infield for Sorcerer Old Skool. Veteran club coaches Bill Sparrery and Pete Aguayo are high on Peterson's potential because she simply lives and breathes the game. The daughter of a former pro baseball school and national champion JUCO coach, Peterson is a true student of the game with a softball IQ, unlike her peers. A phenomenal defender, Peterson made only two errors out of 90 changes over the summer. She can lead off, bunt for a single, and hit for the situation, as well as, go yard. When she's not working on her 4.93 GPA in the International Baccalaureate Program, she is spending her evenings at her dad's 30,000 sq.ft. Baseball training facility in Stockton, Ca called "The Yard". At the facility, it's not out of the ordinary for Peterson to be working out with current MLB prospects and former pro players. Sydney is truly a student of the game. The Sorcerer "Old Skool" shortstop can move seamlessly between second, third or outfielder. She is an all-around player and will be one of those few players that can move into the lineup at LSU as a freshman to hit for average with the ability to pop it out of the park. 

T36 | Amaya Ross, MIF | Gold Coast Hurricanes (Florida State)

Ross is following in the footsteps of her father who played football at Florida State. The shortstop from Jacksonville, Florida is a player that gets better in leaps and bounds every time you watch her. A definitive playmaker on the field, Ross can be seen making diving catches in the 5/6 hole or up the middle on the regular. With speed in her game, she runs a 2.74 from home to first and swiped 18 bases last season for Trinity Christian Academy. Ross is a raw talent that attracted tons of interest from ACC and Big Ten schools.

T35 | Devyn Greer, P/OF | Athletics Mercado (North Carolina State)

Greer is a special two-way player that's a right-handed pitcher and a power lefty hitter. On the mound, she throws between 62-62 mph with a good down ball with top end changeup and screwball. At the plate, she's a middle of the lineup .400 hitter who can send the ball over the fence. Hitting six bombs and holding a 1.69 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 54 innings pitched, Greer helped Huntington Beach to a deep CIF playoff run. She was named First Team All-League and Sunset League Rookie of the Year. When she's not slinging the ball from the circle, Greer plays outfield will be a vital part of Athletics Mercado's upcoming season.

T35 | Izzy Harrison, P/OF | Beverly Bandits - Helbling (Kentucky)

Harrison is another two-way player that jumps up the rankings. A beast in the box and in the circle, Harrison struck out 141 batters faced in 91.1 innings pitched holding a 1.53 ERA. Her pitches are very deceptive when she's mixing her drop and change forcing hitters to top the ball or swing and miss. She also batted .485 with 19 RBI in 23 games with 8 doubles, 4 triples, and 3 home runs. With Harrison, Sarah Stone (Kentucky), Macy Krohman (Illinois), and Alexis Paulsen (Washington), expect Bandits - Helbling to be one of the top 16U teams in 2019.

34 | Demi Elder, MIF | Aces Express Futures (Texas Tech)

Elder is a dynamic speed and power combo player for the Aces Express. Fast, athletic, and savvy Elder is electric on the field on both offense and defense. This summer she batted .550 with 30 RBI, 8 home runs and 29 stolen bases. She was named Newcomer of the Year for Clear Springs High School. Her all-around game helped Aces Express Futures to a 3rd place finish at the Colorado Triple Crown Fireworks tournament. Batting from the left side and holding down the middle, Elder is a 5-tool athlete every team would love to have on their roster.

T33 | Kaci West, P/IF | Diamond Sports Hotshots - Dumezich (Baylor)

You can't argue with numbers, wins, championships, and accolades, when it comes to Kaci West, she gets the job done. Ranked #41 last year, West was on a mission in 2018 sweeping all All-State awards, winning the State Championship for Liberty High School, and taking home the 4A State MVP. This athletic pitcher has played nearly every position on the field and made Baylor her choice in the summer of 2017. The long-time Dirt Diva made a huge splash last season guiding the Divas to a PGF 14U Premier National Championship. For the Divas, this summer, West hit .328 and pitched 54 innings with a 1.38 ERA. 

T33 | Desiree Smith, P/IF | So Cal Choppers - Fausett

The heart of the So Cal Choppers is in the circle. Smith had a spectacular summer winning Triple Crown Nationals, placing 7th at PGF Premier Nationals, 3rd at IDT Boulder, 1st at the Firecrackers Summer Invitational and 2nd at the PGF Shootout. She's a grinder and competitor who was 19-4 this summer with a 1.30 ERA, striking out 119 batters faced. Her ability to spin the ball with precision and beat hitters on a running fastball is a gamechanger. Shutting out EC Bullets Biele/Heath was just one of the highlights from the summer. Smith is also a solid hitter for contact and power who can play infield. She moves up to the 16U So Cal Choppers squad.

32 | Baylea Brandon, OF/1B | Texas Bombers Gold (LSU)

Brandon is a true lefty with power to all fields and a cannon for an arm. With her smooth hitting mechanics and clutch play, Brandon was named Offensive MVP hitting .536 with 6 home runs and 27 RBIs. During the summer, she must have hit at least four walk-off home runs including two at PGF Nationals. In the outfield, she covers a ton of ground but she can also transition to first base. With her long athletic frame, Brandon knows how to work her glove and around the bag. Before committing to LSU, Brandon was one of the most highly sought after power lefty hitters in the country. She joins the 18U Texas Bombers Gold Easton Elite team this season alongside LSU commits Danieca Coffey and Anna Jones.

T31 | Macy Krohman, 3B/P | Beverly Bandits - Helbling (Illinois)

Krohman had a monster year for Simon Kenton high school. The third baseman/pitcher hit over .600 with 13 doubles, 16 home runs, and 37 RBI in 28 games. With a 1.438 slugging percentage and a 2.150 OPS, it's no wonder why she was walked 29 times last season. On the mound, she tossed 126 strikeouts in 131.1 innings pitched with a 1.55 ERA. Whether she's on the mound or in the box, Krohman is a force and will be another powerful bat in the Bandits - Helbling lineup.

T31 | Makenna Segal, 3B/1B | Georgia Firecrackers - Sewell

"Mak" is one of the nation’s most clutch hitters. Winning Offensive Player of Year and All-State/All-Region awards for her high school, she hit .425 last year with 31 home runs in the 3-hole. She has a number of Power Five schools following her and will have several offers before she commits. She's is a multi-sport star who once was a diver, but now focuses on basketball and softball. Segal's stellar defense and hitting helped carry Firecrackers-Sewell to a 3rd place finish at PGF 16U Premier Nationals, 5th place finish at Triple Crown Nationals, and a 5th place finish at Colorado Fireworks. She posted several game-tying and game-winning hits over the summer and notched several walks off dramatic hits throughout the year.