Reggie Willits was somewhat of a one-hit wonder for the Los Angeles Angels in the summer of 2007. Eighteen years later, his son Eli, born during the subsequent offseason, became the No. 1 pick in the ...

“Willits made quite the first impression with Low-A Fredericksburg Thursday night, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs in his full-season debut, a 10-6 win over Astros affiliate Fayetteville,” wrote Chiarelli ...

At 17 years old, he’s the youngest player taken No. 1 since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1987 with the Seattle Mariners. He’s the son of ex-major leaguer Reggie Willits, who played for the Los Angeles Angels ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ...