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On YouTubeMLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 22
Ethan Holliday Obliterates Nationals Prospect Eli Willits’ Bonus Record
The Washington Nationals and first-round pick Eli Willits made history when he signed his contract on Saturday. His accomplishment became history about 72 hours later.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 20
Eli Willits Sets Audacious Goal For When He’ll Join Nationals in Majors
Eli Willits doesn’t want to waste any time getting to the Major Leagues and the Washington Nationals. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 MLB draft signed his contract on Saturday at Nationals Park, alongside interim general manager Mike DeBartolo.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 19
Nationals sign No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits to $8.2 million bonus
The Washington Nationals signed first overall draft pick Eli Willits to an $8.2 million bonus on Saturday. The bonus amount is a record for a high-school player.
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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 15
Angels Sign Two-Time All-Star's Son Following MLB Draft
The Angels missed a chance to sign the biggest second-generation star of the 2025 draft when Eli Willits, the son of former Halos outfielder Reggie Willits, was chosen first overall by the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 14
Former Nationals star gives take on team's No. 1 pick
The Washington Nationals surprised some prognosticators when the franchise made shortstop Eli Willits the No. 1 selection in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 14
MLB Draft: Why the Washington Nationals took Eli Willits first overall 
The Washington Nationals surprised the baseball world when they made Eli Willits the youngest number one overall pick ever In a year where the race for the number one pick always felt wide open, the Washington Nationals threw in one last curveball at the end.
MLB News / FirstSportz / July 14
Nationals’ Eli Willits Becomes 3rd Youngest Player to Be Drafted No.1 Overall Pick in MLB Draft
On Sunday, Eli Willits etched his name in history books. The youngster was drafted as the No.1 overall pick of the 2025 MLB draft by the Washington Nationals.
MLB News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 13
Oklahoma Signee Eli Willits Goes No. 1 in MLB Draft
Whatever decision Eli Willits was going to make, the Washington Nationals essentially just made it for him. Willits, son of former Oklahoma major leaguer Reggie Willits and younger brother of Sooners shortstop Jaxon Willits, was drafted No.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 25
With the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays could select… Eli Willits?
The 2025 draft class is a strong one for high school shortstops. When the Toronto Blue Jays pick eighth overall next month, there should be plenty of intriguing prep shortstops available for them.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 25
MLB Draft Expert 'Can't Imagine' Angels Will Select Second-Generation Star
The Angels once drafted and developed a young outfielder named Reggie Willits, and turned him into an American League Rookie of the Year candidate in 2007.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 25
Son of Former Angels Star Drawing Positive Reviews Ahead of 2025 MLB Draft
Longtime Angels fans might remember Reggie Willits as a rangy outfielder who used his speed equally well as a baserunner and a defender. In a six-year
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