Willits is the rare player to be selected first overall by an interim general manager. The Nationals fired GM Mike Rizzo, as ...

Originally a member of the 2026 class, the switch hitter and OU signee announced in May 2024 he was moving up a grade.  The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Willits helped Fort Cobb-Broxton win three ...

The Washington Nationals pulled what many regarded as a stunner in the 2025 MLB Draft, but there may have been an explanation for their strategy. The Nats on Sunday selected Eli Willits with the No.

Obviously with the family and the background and my dad being drafted by them, that just adds such a cool thing," Ethan ...

Despite being swept by the Brewers in a weekend series heading into the All-Star break -- losing the finale, 8-1, on Sunday - ...

It was anyone's best guess as to what the Washington Nationals were going to do with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, especially after firing GM Mike Ri ...

The Nationals stunned everyone at the MLB Draft, making high school shortstop Eli Willits the youngest first-overall pick ...

In the end, the Nationals went with the other talented shortstop from Oklahoma whose father played in the big leagues.The Nats selected Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in tonight’s Major League ...

Washington opts for a high school shortstop with the first overall selection. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.