BA has Jays taking HS shortstop Willits, in its latest mock.
8. Blue Jays — Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton (Okla.) HS
As noted above, Willits has a significant opportunity to make noise later this week in a matchup with Ethan Holliday and Stillwater High. He’s a model darling already given his age, performance history and defensive profile. Toronto clearly values the age component and, given their pick of Arjun Nimmala at 20th overall in 2023, this selection would make a lot of sense for them. Willits has a legitimate chance to be the first shortstop off the board, and I could see him in play as high as first overall. At this point, it feels to me that he’s more likely to go first overall than to slide out of the first 10 picks.