
Inside the MLB draft journey for the sons of two former major leaguers
Kiley McDaniel
created: July 3, 2025, 7:59 a.m. | updated: July 3, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsONE OF ELI WILLITS' earliest baseball memories is of playing catch with his father, Reggie, in the Angel Stadium outfield.
The two Oklahoma high school stars have a lot in common: They're both sons of former major leaguers who also have brothers excelling in the family business.
Lastly, Jackson's younger brother 3B Ethan Holliday was really impressive in general before you realize he is a 15-year-old freshman.
To some scouts, he underperformed last summer on the showcase circuit against the best high school pitchers in the country.
After the tweaks to his swing, Ethan enters the draft with plus-plus power and has also improved defensively as a shortstop.
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