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

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

The Nationals had the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft for the first time in 15 years, and with the coveted selection, they chose the youngest prospect in the class. The Nats picked shortstop ...

The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits as the No. 1 pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday.

Following the MLB Draft and Trade Deadline, Eli Willits is the Washington Nationals top prospect. Here are some more changes ...

Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule. Willits agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, ...

MLB Pipeline updated their top 100 prospect rankings for everyone in a Major League Baseball organization, and things appear to be favorable for the Washington ...

The Washington Nationals selected Fort Cobb-Broxton star infielder Eli Willits with the first overall pick during the MLB Draft on Sunday night.

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.

However, high school shortstop Eli Willits is beginning to get some hype as well. In a recent Baseball America piece, he was listed as one of the eight prospects who could go number 1 overall.

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 ...