Eli Willits, the first overall pick in last year’s MLB draft, aims to leverage his competitive nature to accelerate his journey to the Washington Nationals. Chosen by the Nationals in 2025, Willits became the third-youngest player ever to achieve this distinction in the MLB draft.
Devin Pearson, the assistant general manager for the Washington Nationals, observed with admiration. During a recent rain delay in Jersey City, while with the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the team’s Class High-A affiliate, Willits was seen engaging in a game of golf inside the visiting clubhouse.