US Edition17-Year-Old Eli Willits, No. 1 Overall Pick in MLB Draft, Signs with Nationals
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Eli Willits received an $8.2 million signing bonus, the largest ever for a high school player, as the Nationals invest in a top prospect with strong motivation and baseball heritage.
- On Saturday, Eli Willits agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals, and he will receive an $8.2 million signing bonus per MLB.com.
- After the Nationals fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez on July 6, Mike DeBartolo was elevated to interim general manager and said he will assess developments in the next few weeks.
- By signing Willits below slot value, the Nationals saved $2,878,900 and his $8.2 million bonus is the largest ever awarded to a high school player.
- Willits will fly to Washington's spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday to begin workouts with the player development staff, and `I'm grateful for the opportunity that the Nationals gave me,` Willits said.
- Looking ahead, the 17-year-old could reach the Florida Complex League to begin his pro career, and he joins Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper as the Nationals' only No. 1 overall picks.
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The Washington Nationals have signed No. 1 pick Eli Willits, the team announced Saturday. He has signed for $8.2 million, according to MLB Pipeline, which is the record for a high school draftee but under the bonus slot amount of $11,075,900.
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