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July 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Eli Willits, a high school shortstop, was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals, becoming the first of a record 17 first-round shortstops. The 17-year-old son of former MLB player Reggie Willits made history as the top pick.