ATLANTA -- Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.

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Watch as the Washington Nationals select shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma with the first overall pick in the MLB Draft.

Nationals take SS Eli Willits, son of ex-MLBer Reggie, with No. 1 pick in draft The 17-year-old Willits is the youngest player ever taken No. 1 overall.