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Angels select Jaxon Willits in 2026 MLB Draft's fifth round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:41 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Angels select Jaxon Willits in 2026 MLB Draft's fifth round

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels drafted shortstop Jaxon Willits with the No. 141 pick in the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. Jaxon is the brother of Eli Willits, who was the No. 1 overall pick by the Washington Nationals in 2025. His father, Reggie Willits, played for the Angels from 2006 to 2011. Jaxon had a standout season at Oklahoma, where he helped lead the team to its first national championship, earning the College World Series Most Outstanding Player award.

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By the Numbers

•Jaxon Willits was picked with the 141st overall selection.
•He is the brother of 2025 MLB No. 1 pick Eli Willits.
•Reggie Willits, Jaxon's father, played his entire MLB career with the Angels.
•Jaxon won the College World Series Most Outstanding Player award.
•He had a.313 batting average with 73 hits in his final collegiate season.

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8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Angels Draft Brother of 2025 MLB No. 1 Pick, Son of Former Halos Outfielder

What they're saying

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To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Los Angeles Angels selected shortstop Jaxon Willits with the No. 141 overall pick in the fifth round on Sunday. Willits is the older brother of Eli Willits, who the Washington Nationals picked with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He […] The post Angels Draft Brother of 2025 MLB No. 1 Pick, Son of Former Halos Outfielder appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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