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Washington Nationals Award Top Pick Eli Willits

17-year-old Eli Willits, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule. Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for an $8.2 million signing bonus,

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Nationals sign No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits to $8.2 million bonus

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Eli Willits Signs Nationals Contract, $8.2M Bonus Sets MLB Draft Record for HS Player

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New goal for No. 1 pick Willits? Make the Show by age 20

Last Sunday, he achieved it when he was selected by the Nationals at age 17 out of Fort Cobb-Broxton High School (Okla.).

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Nationals Agree To Sign First Overall Pick Eli Willits

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Goals set for MLB’s top pick; Willits completes his first step

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Nationals Sign Top Selection Eli Willits to Record Contract for Prep Player

That is what he ended up with. Per MLB.com's Jim Callis, Willits signed a deal worth $8.2 million. While well below his slot value, it is still the highest deal given to a prep player, breaking the record set by Jackson Holliday, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the Baltimore Orioles in 2022.