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.

Jack Moroknek, a Butler outfielder, was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 11th round (321st overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Ducks first baseman Jacob Walsh was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round with the No. 441 overall pick of the MLB draft on Monday. A third team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, Walsh led UO with 60 RBIs and hit .332 with 19 home runs last season.

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.

After making waves on Sunday night, starting with their No. 1 overall selection of high school shortstop Eli Willits to kick off the 2025 MLB Draft, the Nationals turned their attention to Rounds 4-20 and the additional system depth available.

The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Baseball's amateur draft that begins on Sunday night in Atlanta.

Two days away from the 2025 MLB draft, there's still not much clarity about who the Washington Nationals will select with the No. 1 overall pick.

Major League Baseball will hold its 2025 Amateur Draft beginning on Sunday night in The Battery at Truist Park in Atlanta.