Eli Willits Rising Fast for Nationals | Washington Nationals News

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On September 15th, yo, let's talk about Eli Willits, the kid the Washington Nationals drafted number one overall back in 2025
This 17-year-old is already making waves. He's been moved up twice this season, starting in single. A, then high. A, and finishing up with three games in double. A.
He's showing serious promise, and it looks like he's locked in to start next season at that double. A level. In those few games at double. A, Willits went five for 14 at the plate, knocking out a homer and a double. He drove in five runs, walked three times, and only struck out four. Plus, he swiped two bags. He played shortstop in all three games, with a perfect fielding record, and even turned a double play.
This strong finish capped off a solid year. Across all his stops, he hit 2-6-5 with a 4-0-6 on-base percentage and a 4-6-3 slugging percentage. He put up 14 homers, 27 doubles, and eight triples, driving in 75 runs.
He also showed off his speed, stealing 62 bases, though he was caught 15 times. Willits is considered the top prospect in the national system, and is ranked 4th overall in baseball by MLB Pipeline. His performance this year, especially adding more power to his game, backs up that hype. He's handled every challenge thrown his way, and it seems like he's on track for a big league call up sometime next year, after some spring training. Reps, no matter when he gets the call to the majors, this young talent has a bright future. He could very well become the face of the franchise as they aim for another World Series title. Keep an eye on this kid. Team coverage, powered by AI.
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