The Washington Nationals selected Eli Willits, a shortstop from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School, with the #1 overall pick, shocking many analysts who expected Ethan Holliday to be chosen. Supporters of Willits highlight his significant talent and potential, contrasting with those who backed Holliday. Dan O'Dowd, a former GM, praised Willits, comparing him to MLB star Francisco Lindor, emphasizing that both are excellent switch-hitting shortstops with promising defensive skills. Willits and Lindor share similar body types and potential power at the plate, further bolstering the rationale behind the Nationals' surprising pick.
"While baseball minds and sportsbooks alike were shocked by the pick, if you had read the tea leaves and done a little bit of research like I did last week, you would not have been shocked by the decision."
"O'Dowd compared the ceiling of Willits to that of New York Mets superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor, and the comparison makes a ton of sense."
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