Nationals shortstop Willits selected for All-Star Futures Game

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Washington Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, last year's top overall amateur draft pick, was named among 50 players chosen Wednesday for the All-Star Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 12. The selections also include Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula, the MVP of last year's Futures Game; 19-year-old Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jesús Made, rated MLB.com's top prospect; and 19-year-old Oakland Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries, ranked as the No. 2 prospect. The roster announcement spotlights emerging talent and gives teams, scouts and fans a concentrated chance to evaluate top prospects ahead of midseason decisions.

Top prospects including Eli Willits will appear in the July 12 Futures Game.