Jaxon Willits

Jaxon Willits
Los Angeles Angels
Shortstop
Born: (2004-10-27) October 27, 2004
Chickasha, Oklahoma, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Career highlights and awards

Jaxon Drew Willits (born October 27, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Amateur career

Willits attended Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. As a senior, he hit .620 with eight home runs and 42 stolen bases.[1] Following his high school career, Willits committed to play college at the University of Oklahoma.

During the 2026 Men's College World Series, Willits batted .500 with one home run, four doubles, and seven RBI, helping lead the Sooners to their first national championship since 1994.[2] He was subsequently named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player.[3]

Professional career

Willits was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth round, with the 141st overall pick, of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the Angels for $647,500 on July 22, 2026.[5]

Personal life

Willits is the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Reggie Willits.[6] His brother, Eli, was selected first overall in the 2025 MLB draft by the Washington Nationals.[7] He also has a younger brother named Hunter.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Sulley, Colton. "OU baseball coach Skip Johnson calls Jaxon Willits 'leading candidate' at shortstop". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ Al-Khateeb, Zac. "Who won College World Series MOP? Oklahoma's Jaxon Willits leads way for Sooners". USA TODAY. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  3. ↑ Carlson, Jenni. "Jaxon Willits fuels OU baseball to College World Series title, earns MVP honors". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Hager, Daniel (July 12, 2026). "Los Angeles Angels select Oklahoma SS Jaxon Willits in 2026 MLB Draft". On3 Pros. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Goodman, Joey (July 22, 2026). "Willits signs with Angels". The Lawton Constitution. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Sardis, Nick. "Oklahoma high school baseball: How Fort Cobb-Broxton's Jaxon Willits, an OU commit, is following in footsteps of his father". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  7. ↑ Lockard, Melissa (June 2, 2026). "Jaxon Willits helped his brother go No. 1. Now the OU star is ready for his draft day". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ Cordova, Davis (June 19, 2026). "Father's Day in Omaha means so much for OU baseball's Jaxon, Reggie Willits". The Norman Transcript. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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