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Eli Willits selected No. 1 in 2025 MLB Draft: Why Nationals went with high school shortstop with first pick
Willits is the third No. 1 pick in Nationals franchise history. Washington chose atop the draft in both 2009 and 2010, selecting ace Stephen Strasburg and outfielder Bryce Harper. He's also the youngest No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft history and the youngest player in the draft overall.
The 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits is the youngest player taken No. 1 overall in the MLB draft since Ken Griffey Jr. with ...
Of 21 draftees, Boston selected 15 pitchers, all collegiate arms, and only one high school player across the board.
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