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Eli Willits: Nats' Prospect on Fire
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- May 3, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Eli Willits, the Washington Nationals top prospect, is making waves in Single-A Fredericksburg. The seventeen-year-old phenom, drafted first overall in 2025, is showcasing his power, speed, and arm, with a standout plate discipline. Hes slashing .339/.494/.597 since mid-April, leading all players under eighteen in walk rate. Willits has stolen nineteen bases and even an inside-the-park homer. Hes already ranked No. 10 on MLB Pipelines top 100 prospects and aims to join Harper and Soto in the majors by twenty. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1384d5a8e5de38e8