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Jaxon Willits, a standout shortstop from the University of Oklahoma, was chosen by the Los Angeles Angels with the 141st overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The selection follows his MVP showing in the College World Series and a family legacy in the sport.
Jaxon Willits was selected 141st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels, capping a college career that included a College World Series MVP and a national championship.
Jaxon Willits, celebrated for his College World Series heroics, was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing a family tradition in professional baseball.
Since 2000 the University of Oklahoma has produced over 150 draft picks, including eight first‑rounders, and continues to send players to the majors at an unprecedented rate.
After a lackluster regular season, the Oklahoma Sooners surged through the postseason, defeating five seeded teams and outscoring opponents 118-53 to claim their third national championship.
A multi‑generational love of baseball fuels the Willits family’s journey, blending on‑field triumphs with off‑field camaraderie.
New father Jaxon Willits celebrated a national title with his infant daughter Gracee Kate, while his dad Reggie fine‑tuned his swing and the Sooners rallied to defeat North Carolina.
The Sooners entered the tournament as a 14‑16 team, knocked off three top‑five opponents, and rode a freshman‑laden rotation to a 90‑28 outscore in the final stretch, cementing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college sports history.
Jaxon Willits was crowned MVP of the 2026 Men’s College World Series after a record‑setting 13‑hit performance that helped Oklahoma defeat North Carolina 13‑2. The achievement comes just days after he celebrated his first Father’s Day as a new dad.
Oklahoma’s baseball program, led by Skip Johnson, overcame a challenging season to secure a spot in the College World Series, highlighted by notable endorsements, offensive firepower, and significant off‑field investments.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has advanced to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2022, beating Georgia Tech twice in Atlanta and preparing for a best‑of‑three series against Kansas.
The Oklahoma Sooners prepare for the Atlanta Regional after a ten‑day break, facing The Citadel and a formidable Georgia Tech squad, relying on pitching, defense and speed.