The San Francisco Giants have found their new manager, as reports indicate they are set to hire University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello in a move that could shake up the landscape of the sport. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Passan, the Giants reached a deal with Vitello on Wednesday. San Francisco turning to a college coach, albeit a very successful one, is a controversial choice based on history. In fact, the Giants hiring Vitello marks the first time an MLB team has ever hired a college manager without any professional experience. MLB teams usually grant managerial opportunities to former players or promote bench coaches or managers within the franchise’s minor league system. However, Buster Posey, who now serves as the Giants’ president of baseball operations after wrapping up a legendary career as San Francisco’s catcher on three World Series championship teams, feels he found the perfect man for the job in Vitello. “Someone that is going to be obsessive about the details, obsessive aboRead More
Giants new manager could change future landscape of baseball
