US EditionMLB Draft: Top Pick Eli Willits, 17, to Build Power with Nationals
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUL 14 – At 17 years old, Willits is the youngest top pick since 1987 and was chosen for his exceptional hitting and fielding skills, according to Nationals interim GM Mike DeBartolo.
- On Sunday, Eli Willits was selected No.1 overall by the Washington Nationals at Truist Park in Atlanta, marking the draft’s opening moment.
- Thanks to a December lottery victory, the Nationals secured the No.1 pick for the third time, paving the way for their selection.
- At 17 years and 216 days, Eli Willits underscored his historic youth, while his spring stats highlighted elite production.
- The Colorado Rockies took Ethan Holliday, son of Matt Holliday, prompting their social media team to queue childhood photos and caption them `Adorable`.
- The Seattle Mariners emerged as draft lottery winners, and Tyler Bremner could join their rotation within weeks.
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17-year old Eli Willits tabbed first by Nats; two college pitchers follow in MLB draft - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
ATLANTA — Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.
MLB Draft: Top pick Eli Willits, 17, to build power with Nationals
Switch-hitting shortstop Eli Willits is lauded as exceedingly polished at the plate, but the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft says he plans to improve as a power hitter while with the Washington Nationals.
·Washington, United States
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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 Draft on Sunday night.
·Nashville, United States
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