On Sunday night, the Washington Nationals took Georgia high school shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1 in the MLB Draft. It was a bit of a surprise, as many expected them to select pitcher Kade Anderson of LSU, but it's another pick that gives hope to a Nationals franchise that is currently in last place in the National League East.

WESTFIELD – For the fourth consecutive year, a member of the Westfield Starfires was selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, as right-handed pitcher Cole Raymond was taken in the 17th round, 499th overall, by the Los Angeles Angels.

What you should know: The Mets took a big chance taking Prescott with their fourth pick in the draft. The 21-year-old right-hander is known for being able to touch triple-digits on the radar gun with a slider in the 80s, a differential that could make any hitter look foolish.

MLB Draft features eight prospects with famous fathers who previously played in the big leagues, highlighting a generational

Matthew Becker gets his MLB chance after being selected in the 19th round of the MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins.

The Atlantic Coast Conference had six players taken in the top 43 overall picks of the MLB Draft. Five programs produced first-round selections.

The deal could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by the O's, who now have seven picks in the top 100 on Sunday.

Several key players and signees went undrafted, meaning they're likely to come to Starkville for Brian O'Connor's first season leading the Bulldogs.