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Reggie Willits News / Federal Baseball / November 28

What should Washington Nationals fans expect from Eli Willits in 2026

In July, the Nationals made a bold move by making 17 year old Eli Willits the youngest first overall pick of all time. Willits still has not turned 18 yet, with his birthday coming up on December 9th.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 6

Adding One Thing Could Make Nationals' Eli Willits Top Five Prospect in Baseball

Many people looked at the Washington Nationals with a side eye when they took Eli Willits No. 1 overall in the 2025 MLB draft. Not viewed as a consensus

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 28

Nationals Prospects: Eli Willits is a contact maestro

At just 17 years old, Eli Willits has shown elite contact skills since becoming a pro. While he is not impacting the ball much, he is spraying it all over the yard and making a ton of contact.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ 2025 No.1 pick goes on hit barrage in pro debut

While the 2025 season hasn’t gone to plan for the Washington Nationals, the big-league roster and accompanying minor league system are filled with numerous potential standouts.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB 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.

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.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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.