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.

The Washington Nationals selected Fort Cobb-Broxton star infielder Eli Willits with the first overall pick during the MLB Draft on Sunday night.

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.

Henseler, who played his final collegiate season at Texas A&M University, was selected by the Washington Nationals in the ninth round of the MLB Draft on Monday. He was the 261st overall pick.

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.

The Tigers went heavy on pitching to begin Day 2 of the MLB Draft on Monday, following a trend that began with their second- and third-round picks on Sunday night. Some of their pitching picks follow a trend.