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17-year-old Eli Willits, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus
Eli Willits has agreed with the Washington Nationals for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected ...
2025 Major League Baseball Draft Signing Bonuses
Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2025 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 1, Washington Nationals, Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton H.S., Fort ...
Goals set for MLB’s top pick; Willits completes his first step
When he was very young, Eli Willits would follow around his dad -- a six-year MLB veteran -- at the ballpark. Before games, Reggie and Eli Willits would head to the outfield. Eli couldn't hit home ...
Eli Willits' million-dollar contract with the Nationals is as follows
Eli Willits didn't want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule ...
With trade rumors flying, Rays veterans wondering, worried, waiting
TAMPA — The three most veteran Rays — Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks and Yandy Diaz — have lockers in the back corner of the ...