17-Year-Old MLB First-Round Pick Joins Wolf Blitzer to Talk About Upcoming Season

17-year-old MLB first-round pick joins Wolf Blitzer to talk about upcoming season

Eli Willits joined The Situation Room to discuss becoming the third-youngest first-round pick in MLB draft history. The Washington Nationals selected Willits, who plays shortstop at his Oklahoma high school, this week.

Nats draft a shortstop first; will likely be sellers after All Star break

One excellent inning from MacKenzie Gore and one James Wood at-bat, resulting in a fielder’s choice ground-out – the Washington Nationals’ representatives in the mid-season classic didn’t get many opportunities to contribute to the National League’s victory, but Gore certainly made the most of his.

Nationals Make Five-Tool Shortstop Eli Willits The One

Nationals scouts and analysts both viewed Oklahoma prep shortstop Eli Willits as the best prospect in the draft, making it easy for Washington to select him first overall.