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Nationals Pick Eli Willits

Washington Nationals No. 1 Draft Pick Joins Ken Griffey Jr. in Incredible MLB Draft History

On Sunday night, the Washington Nationals took Georgia high school shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1 in the MLB Draft. It was a bit of a surprise, as many expected them to select pitcher Kade Anderson of LSU, but it's another pick that gives hope to a Nationals franchise that is currently in last place in the National League East.

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2025 MLB Draft: Five teams with the best classes, including the Nationals with No. 1 pick Eli Willits

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2025 MLB Draft picks tracker: Eli Willits is shock No. 1 for Nationals, Day 1 results

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Washington Nationals take Eli Willits with No. 1 pick in MLB draft, the first of a record 17 first-round shortstops

The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits on Sunday night with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in a selection seen by some as a surprise.

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Eli Willits Taken by Nationals No. 1 Overall in 2025 MLB Draft, Youngest Top Pick Ever

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Nationals select Eli Willits with the 1st pick

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Eli Willits selected No. 1 in 2024 MLB Draft: Why Nationals went with high school shortstop with first pick

He's also a promising switch-hitter with strong bat-to-ball and zone-management skills (though he seems unlikely to get to even average power).

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Nationals conclude 2025 First-Year Player Draft

The Washington Nationals selected 17 players on the second and final day of Major League Baseball’s 2025 First-Year Player Draft on Monday. Interim General Manager Mike DeBartolo; Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas;

2025 MLB Mock Draft Predictions and Breaking Down Top Prospects

The Washington Nationals have a choice to make at the top of the 2025 MLB draft. The Nationals can either land one of the top collegiate pitchers, or go after Ethan Holliday, the younger brother of Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday.