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Nationals Pick Eli Willits

All about upside as Nationals stock up at the MLB draft

Washington leans into college experience while adding 11 hitters and nine pitchers. Top pick Eli Willits is expected to sign for below slot value.

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2025 MLB Draft: Results, draft order, picks and more as Washington Nationals select Eli Willits with No. 1 pick

The Washington Nationals were awarded the No. 1 pick in December's draft lottery and selected high school shortstop Eli Willits on Sunday in a surprise pick.

The New York Times · 3d

Nationals pick Eli Willits with the No. 1 selection of the 2025 MLB Draft

Willits, 17, is the son of former Angels outfielder Reggie and is the youngest No. 1 pick since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1987.

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Nationals Farm System Drops In Rankings Update Despite Bold 2025 MLB Draft Approach

The Washington Nationals had the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft and took a big swing, which might have hurt them in the instant aftermath of the event ...

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Eli Willits selected by Washington Nationals with first overall pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals selected Fort Cobb-Broxton star infielder Eli Willits with the first overall pick during the MLB ...

2025 MLB Draft: Carolina Baseball Roundup

MLB Draft has come and gone, the MLB All-Star game is tonight, and a few Tar Heels now know the MLB club that will be their ...

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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 ...

MLB Draft 2025: Names to know beyond the top 100 prospects

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

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