Eli Willits Shines at 18

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 11th, yo, let's talk about this young cat, Eli Willits. This dude is only 18 years old and already making waves in the baseball world. He just had his first game with multiple homers as a pro, racking up three hits in total for his high A team, Wilmington. It's pretty wild to think he's doing this at an age when most are just starting college. This performance isn't a fluke though. Willits is the Nats' number one prospect, and he's been on fire all season. He was the first overall pick last year, and he's already showing why.
He blasted his first high A homer in the third inning, and followed it up with another deep shot in the seventh. It's not just the power either. Willits has been hitting consistently with 32 games with hits in his last 36
He even had a 15-game hitting streak going before it ended in his first game with Wilmington. This kid is showing serious grit and talent, adjusting to the pro game like he was born for it. He bypassed the Rookie League entirely and went straight to single A and he's been crushing it. His stats are looking real nice. A batting average over 300, plenty of runs, RBIs and he's even swiped 30 bases. He's proving the Nationals right for believing in him from the jump. So yeah, keep an eye on Eli Willits. This 18-year-old is on a fast track and it looks like he's just getting started. He's definitely one to watch as the season unfolds. That's the story for today.
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