The Washington Nationals made a surprising choice by selecting high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 overall pick. This decision came following significant organizational changes, including the firing of general manager Mike Rizzo. Willits, a switch-hitter from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School, is praised for his defensive skills and ability at the plate. The Los Angeles Angels selected right-hander Tyler Bremner second overall, while the Seattle Mariners and Colorado Rockies followed with Kade Anderson and Ethan Holliday respectively. The slot value for the No. 1 pick reached a record $11,075,900 this year.
The Washington Nationals made a surprising selection with the No. 1 overall pick on Sunday, drafting high school shortstop Eli Willits, the son of former major league outfielder Reggie Willits.
Willits led Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma to their third straight title this past season and had previously committed to Oklahoma. A 6-foot-1 switch-hitter, Willits is hailed for his bat-to-ball skills and plate discipline and is considered a strong defensive shortstop.
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