Eli Willits has agreed with the Washington Nationals for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected ...

Willits is the son of former Major League utility player Reggie Willits. He played five seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. He also spent four seasons as a coach with the New York Yankees. The elder ...

Two years ago, shortstop Eli Willits wrote down his goal of becoming the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft. Last Sunday, he ...

That is what he ended up with. Per MLB.com's Jim Callis, Willits signed a deal worth $8.2 million. While well below his slot value, it is still the highest deal given to a prep player, breaking the ...

When it came time to negotiate his first professional contract, Eli Willits felt no need to waste any time. He wanted to get the deal done and get to work. He does have a goal, of course, of reaching ...

Willits signed with the Nationals at a record-setting (but discounted) price. The 17-year-old hopes to be in the big leagues by the time he’s 20.

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2025 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 1, Washington Nationals, Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton H.S., Fort Cobb, ...

The Washington Nationals signed first overall draft pick Eli Willits to an $8.2 million bonus on Saturday. The bonus amount ...

Nationals introduce No. 1 Draft pick Eli Willits, Willits discusses being thankful for the opportunity, his goal to be in the MLB by age 20 ...