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Eli Willits ranked as the Washington Nationals top prospect by Baseball America
With the MLB Draft over, there is an interesting debate about who the Nationals top prospect is between Eli Willits and ...
Look: MLB unveils Reds, Braves uniforms for 2025 Speedway Classic
Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves stars will don gear designed to match the racing theme of the Speedway Classic next month ...
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Nationals land major 2025 MLB Draft steals with bold new strategy
The Nationals nailed the 2025 MLB Draft with smart under-slot moves, high-upside prep picks, and a clear strategy that could ...
17-year-old Eli Willits, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2M bonus
Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule ...
Goals set for MLB’s top pick; Willits completes his first step
When he was very young, Eli Willits would follow around his dad -- a six-year MLB veteran -- at the ballpark. Before games, Reggie and Eli Willits would head to the outfield. Eli couldn't hit home ...
Eli Willits Sets Audacious Goal For When He’ll Join Nationals in Majors
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 ...