Matt Holliday Celebrates as Son Ethan is Drafted into MLB

The 2025 MLB Draft saw several high school shortstops and college pitchers selected early. Eli Willits, son of former Angel Reggie Willits, was a surprise first overall pick by the Washington Nationals. Tyler Bremner, a college pitcher from UC Santa Barbara, was selected second by the Los Angeles Angels, seen as a potential money-saving pick. Kade Anderson, the College World Series Most Outstanding Player, was picked third by the Seattle Mariners. Ethan Holliday, projected to have similar power to his father, was picked fourth by the Colorado Rockies.

Liam Doyle, a hard-throwing lefty from Tennessee, rounded out the top five, joining the St. Louis Cardinals. Other notable picks include Seth Hernandez by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Aiva Arquette by the Miami Marlins.

The draft order continued with JoJo Parker going to the Toronto Blue Jays. Each of these players represents a significant investment by their respective teams, setting the stage for their future contributions to MLB. This year's draft also highlights the trend of teams prioritizing potential and seeking value in young, talented players.

Eli Willits, a high school shortstop from Fort Cobb-Broxton HS, was selected by the Washington Nationals.

Ethan Holliday was drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the fourth overall pick.

Ethan Holliday plays third base and is known for his potential power hitting.

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