Giants' Final Decision on New Manager Reportedly Close; It’s a Shocker
Summary
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly close to naming Tony Vitello, a college baseball coach, as their new manager. Vitello has no major or minor league managing experience, but he recently led the Tennessee Volunteers to a championship. The decision is not yet confirmed, but it is expected soon.Key Facts
- The San Francisco Giants recently fired their previous manager, Bob Melvin, after two years.
- Bob Melvin had 22 years of experience as a manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) but did not win a World Series.
- Tony Vitello, who might become the new Giants manager, coached the Tennessee Volunteers to a College World Series win in 2024.
- Vitello has no professional baseball managing or coaching experience.
- The decision to hire Vitello has not been officially confirmed.
- ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that a final decision could happen within 24 to 72 hours.
- Vitello has previously held assistant coaching positions at Missouri, TCU, and Arkansas before leading Tennessee.
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