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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.

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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 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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

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

Eli Willits, son of former major league outfielder Reggie Willits, was picked first by the Nationals in Sunday's Major League Baseball draft, the club opting for the less-heralded Oklahoma prep shortstop coming into this season.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Five Oregon Ducks Picked in 2025 MLB Draft: Make Program History

After a Big Ten Conference regular season title and hosting an NCAA Tournament Regional in Eugene, five Oregon Ducks were all selected on the second and final d ...

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LIVE: Nats select prep RHP Sime Jr. to begin Day 2 of Draft

After making waves on Sunday night, starting with their No. 1 overall selection of high school shortstop Eli Willits to kick ...

Insecure Nationals hold 1st pick

The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in Major League ...

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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