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.

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.

Texas A&M third baseman Wyatt Henseler was selected by the Washington Nationals in the ninth round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday.

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 taken in the draft. He ranked second at Penn State with 61 runs batted in and tied for seventh with 13 home runs.

Moroknek will sign with the Nationals and begin his pro career, forgoing a chance to join Texas as a redshirt senior transfer. Moroknek used a breakout redshirt junior campaign to catapult on MLB scout's radars.

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.

The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Baseball's amateur draft that begins on Sunday night in Atlanta.

Two days away from the 2025 MLB draft, there's still not much clarity about who the Washington Nationals will select with the No. 1 overall pick.