Angels Select Jaxon Willits, Brother of 2025 Top Pick

Kicking off the second day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, the Angels made their move in the fifth round, ultimately choosing Jaxon Willits with the 141st pick. This selection adds a new layer to the Willits family's growing presence in professional baseball.

Jaxon Willits's draft pedigree is further highlighted by his familial connection to Eli Willits, who was widely recognized as the top prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft, selected first overall by the Washington Nationals. The younger Willits brother's selection now places him on a path to potentially join his sibling at the professional level.

Adding another familial tie, Jaxon Willits also happens to be the son of a former Major League outfielder who previously played for the Halos. This adds a generational element to the Angels' latest draft acquisition, connecting the current organization to its past through the Willits name.