The 2025 MLB Draft has concluded with the Washington Nationals selecting high school shortstop Eli Willits first overall. This decision raised some eyebrows as Kade Anderson, a left-handed pitcher from LSU, was largely projected to be the top choice before the event. Below is a brief overview of the top five picks in this year’s draft:

• 1. Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (OK): Expected to be a strong defender with solid batting skills, Willits is viewed as a potential fixture in the Nationals’ lineup.
• 2. Tyler Bremner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara: Noted for his elite changeup, Bremner had an up-and-down season but ended strong enough to secure a top two selection.
• 3. Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU: Praised for his control and fastball, Anderson has garnered attention as a surefire major-leaguer.
• 4. Ethan Holliday, 3B/SS, Stillwater HS (OK): Known for his bat and legacy in baseball, Holliday has high expectations as he steps into the professional realm.
• 5. Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee: A strikeout machine, Doyle made a name for himself with stellar performances and a mid-90s fastball.

The draft had 615 picks in total, with a first round featuring teams like the Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees forfeiting their selections due to penalties. This article further covers potential winners and losers from the draft, analyzing the strategies employed by various franchises in the selection of their future stars.