Team leans into college experience while adding 11 hitters and nine pitchers. Top pick Eli Willits expected to sign below slot value.

Puyallup's ace pitcher opens a new chapter: The Washington Nationals selected Mason Pike in the 19th round (No. 561 overall) of Monday's 2025 MLB Draft. Pike is a local two-way standout and was a cornerstone of Puyallup High's nationally-ranked program this spring.

Jack Moroknek, a Butler outfielder, was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 11th round (321st overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft.

With all the attention on Eli Willits, the No. 1 overall selection by the Washington Nationals in the 2025 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Sunday, two picks are flying under the radar.

Penn State third baseman Bryce Molinaro was selected 501 overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2025 MLB Draft. A Luzerne County native, Molinaro was the fifth Nittany Lion

Ducks first baseman Jacob Walsh was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round with the No. 441 overall pick of the MLB draft on Monday. A third team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, Walsh led UO with 60 RBIs and hit .332 with 19 home runs last season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/high-school as Marion High School grad Owen Puk drafted by Washington Nationals. Former Marion High School standout and Cedar Rapids native Owen Puk became the second member of his family to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.

UAB catcher Nick Hollifield was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 14th round of the MLB Draft on Monday with the 411th overall pick.

After making waves on Sunday night, starting with their No. 1 overall selection of high school shortstop Eli Willits to kick off the 2025 MLB Draft, the Nationals turned their attention to Rounds 4-20 and the additional system depth available.