17-year old Eli Willits tabbed 1st by Nats
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The Nationals had the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft for the first time in 15 years, and with the coveted selection, they chose the youngest prospect in the class. The Nats picked shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School (Okla.
Major League Baseball's amateur draft kicks off Sunday night just outside Atlanta, welcoming in the newest class to join MLB's folds. Twenty-seven players will be selected in the first round, but more than 600 will be taken by the time the draft wraps Monday.