Eli Willits has agreed with the Washington Nationals for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected ...

Willits is the son of former Major League utility player Reggie Willits. He played five seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. He also spent four seasons as a coach with the New York Yankees. The elder ...

Two years ago, shortstop Eli Willits wrote down his goal of becoming the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft. Last Sunday, he ...

That is what he ended up with. Per MLB.com's Jim Callis, Willits signed a deal worth $8.2 million. While well below his slot value, it is still the highest deal given to a prep player, breaking the ...

Willits signed with the Nationals at a record-setting (but discounted) price. The 17-year-old hopes to be in the big leagues by the time he’s 20.

Eli Willits didn't want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule.

Nationals introduce No. 1 Draft pick Eli Willits, Willits discusses being thankful for the opportunity, his goal to be in the MLB by age 20 ...

With boots on the ground, we hear from first-overall pick Eli Willits and interim Nationals manager Miguel Cairo on a variety ...