Why The Nationals Drafted Eli Willits No. 1 Overall & More MLB Draft Reactions | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 64

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Peter Flaherty and Scott Braun react to the 2025 MLB Draft. We share thoughts on a number of picks, including the Nationals' selection of Eli Willits in the 1-1 spot.

Time Stamps

• (0:30) The state of the game—Futures Game & MLB Draft
• (10:20) Peter's favorite picks from Day 1
• (13:20) Why the Nationals took Eli Willits 1-1
• (18:00) How teams view draft prospects' ages
• (21:00) Tyler Bremner goes second overall to the Angels
• (23:30) Red Sox pitching haul
• (25:15) Nationals interim GM
• (27:30) More picks we like

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