Ducks first baseman Jacob Walsh was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round with the No. 441 overall pick of the MLB draft on Monday. A third team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, Walsh led UO with 60 RBIs and hit .332 with 19 home runs last season.

Puyallup’s ace pitcher opens a new chapter: The Washington Nationals selected Mason Pike in the 19th round (No. 561 overall) of Monday’s 2025 MLB Draft. Pike is a local two-way standout and was a cornerstone of Puyallup High’s nationally-ranked program this spring.

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.

Major League Baseball Draft is underway Sunday night in Atlanta, and the Washington Nationals took high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 overall pick. The 20-round draft runs through Monday.

MLB Draft has arrived, and everyone associated with Texas baseball has a lot to watch for. As always, the outcome of the draft will have a big say on what the Longhorns' roster looks like next season.