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MLB draft: Nats take high school SS Eli Willits first overall

MLB draft: Nats take high school SS Eli Willits first overall

ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits on Sunday night with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in a selection seen by some as a surprise. The 17-year-old Willits is the youngest player taken No. 1 overall since Ken Griffey Jr. with Seattle in 1987. He’s the son of ex-big …

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MLB Draft will feature nation’s top high school stars

MLB Draft will feature nation’s top high school stars

As the anticipation builds for the MLB Draft this weekend, all eyes are on the talented high school players poised to make their mark in professional baseball. This year’s draft class features a crop of exceptional young athletes with the potential to become future stars in Major League Baseball. From standout pitchers to versatile position players, these high school prospects …

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