The dust has settled on the 2025 MLB draft, but the Washington Nationals are still going to be under a microscope going forward following their decision to pick ...

It feels like a while ago that the Washington Nationals shocked the baseball world with their decision to take Eli Willits No ...

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

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 Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in a selection seen by some as a surprise.

17-year-old Eli Willits, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus By By PATRICK STEVENS, Associated Press Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 1:32 AM ...

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

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 ...