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 ...

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 ...

Willits is the son of former Major League utility player Reggie Willits. He played five seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. He also spent four seasons as a coach with the New York Yankees. The elder ...