Eli Willits Stats & Bio | Nationals Shortstop

About Eli Willits

Eli Willits is a shortstop for the Washington Nationals, wearing jersey number 2 and bringing a promising young presence to the organization. Born on December 9, 2007, in Lawton, Oklahoma, Willits entered professional baseball directly without pursuing a collegiate career, demonstrating the exceptional talent and maturity that convinced scouts he was ready for the professional stage. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 180 pounds, he possesses the ideal athletic frame for a shortstop, combining range, athleticism, and a smooth defensive approach up the middle. As one of the youngest players in professional baseball, Willits represents an exciting chapter in Nationals history and figures prominently in the franchise's long-term plans for building a competitive roster around homegrown talent.

Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Career Info

Team

Nationals

League

MLB

Born

2007-12-09

Birthplace

Lawton, OK, USA

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Hitting


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Pitching


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