News Summary

• The Washington Nationals selected high school shortstop Eli Willits with the first pick as he received an $8.2 million signing bonus.
• The 17-year-old shortstop now holds the record for the largest signing bonus ever given to a high school ball player in draft history.
• The average sports family in the United States spent $1,016.00 on their child’s primary sport in 2024 which included registrations, equipment, uniforms, travel, lodging, lessons, camps and other expenses.