Fansided · Jul 14, 2025
Dodgers got fooled by second-round draft pick's impressive stuff, family name
Florida State baseball held its first practice of the 2024 season on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at Dick Howser Stadium. | Ehsan Kassim/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORKThe 2025 MLB Draft has included a new crop of young prospects with last names that fans might recognize. Eli Willits, the Nationals' surprise first overall pick, is the son of former Angels outfielder Reggie Willits. Ethan Holliday, son of Matt Holliday, was the Rockies' first pick. The Dodgers were mocked to take Quentin Young, nephew of Delmon and Dmitri Young, with the 40th pick in Competitive Balance Round A.