Projected MLB Rookie Profile Elite Tier 1 Prospect
Historical Age-20 Comps
Based on Double-A OBP/SB Profile
Development Trajectory vs Historical Elite Cohort
Age 19 to 24 Progression CurveEli Willits • Shortstop / Infielder
Washington Nationals Organization • 2025 #1 Overall Pick
Willits demonstrated generational on-base aptitude (.406 OBP) paired with game-breaking speed (62 SB) and surprising power output (49 XBH) reaching Double-A in his draft year. His projectability grades out at 4.2 MLB rookie WAR with elite bat-to-ball tracking.
HIT TOOL
60 / 65
POWER
50 / 55
RUN SPEED
70 / 70
DISCIPLINE
65 / 70
Source: @MLB verified post
Verified Double-A Baseline Season