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Eli Willits, the first overall pick in last year’s MLB draft, hopes his competitive drive will get him fast-tracked to Washington.

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Eli Willits was the third-youngest player to be selected first overall in the MLB draft when the Nationals picked him in 2025. (Photo credit to Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

Devin Pearson, the Washington Nationals’ assistant general manager, looked on with awe. As the team’s Class High-A affiliate, the Wilmington Blue Rocks, waited out a recent rain delay in Jersey City, Eli Willits was playing golf in the visiting clubhouse.