Coming into the season, the Washington Nationals looked like they could be a bit scrappy with their talented young core.

The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits as the No. 1 pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday.

The Nationals’ farm system received a serious upgrade at the 2025 MLB Draft by virtue of some top-tier, blue-chip moves.

Following the MLB Draft and Trade Deadline, Eli Willits is the Washington Nationals top prospect. Here are some more changes ...

Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule. Willits agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, ...

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Added Amber Willits, Eli’s mom: “When he first came to us, we’re like, ‘Nope, not doing it.’” But, not wanting to completely shut down the idea, they agreed to think and pray about things.

The Washington Nationals selected Fort Cobb-Broxton star infielder Eli Willits with the first overall pick during the MLB Draft on Sunday night.

However, high school shortstop Eli Willits is beginning to get some hype as well. In a recent Baseball America piece, he was listed as one of the eight prospects who could go number 1 overall.

Eli Willits, a 17-year-old shortstop from Oklahoma, is projected to be a top pick in the MLB Draft. Willits reclassified to graduate high school a year early, aiming to reach the major leagues by age ...

Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits runs to first after hitting a fly ball during the high school baseball game between Fort Cobb-Broxton and Stillwater at Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Okla ...