Major League Baseball held the first three rounds of the draft, as well as compensation picks and competitive balance rounds on Sunday.
The Washington Nationals selected high school shortstop Eli Willits with the number one selection, their third in franchise history. The Rockies selected shortstop Ethan Holliday, son of franchise legend Matt Holliday at number four overall. Golden Spikes Award winner Wehiwa Aloy was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 31st overall pick.
Twins picks
16. Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest (Arguably best defensive SS in draft… .354 batting average; 15 home runs in 2025)
36. Riley Quick, RHP, Alabama (6’6” 255 LBS… 98 MPH fastball, 3.92 ERA over 62 innings… One year removed from Tommy John surgery)
54. Quentin Young, SS (Likely to play 3B/OF), Oaks Christian HS (Calif.)… (6’5” 215 LBS) (Nephew of former Twins OF, Delmon Young)
88. James Ellwanger P, Dallas Baptist
Rounds 4-20 will take place on Monday beginning at 10:30 a.m. on MLB.com
