Eli Willits selected for MLB All-Star Futures Game
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Eli Willits, the Nationals' shortstop and the top overall pick from last year's amateur draft, has been named among the 50 players selected for the All-Star Futures Game. The event will take place on July 12 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Willits' selection highlights his potential as a rising talent in Major League Baseball. This year’s Futures Game continues the tradition of showcasing promising young athletes in the league.
- •Eli Willits was the top overall pick in last year's draft.
- •The All-Star Futures Game is set for July 12.
- •Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia will host the event.
- •50 players were selected for this year's Futures Game.
- 5:29 PMESPN MLB — Willits, De Paula, Made among MLB Futures picks
"Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, was among 50 players picked Wednesday for the All-Star Futures Game at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12.
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