US EditionMaking Transition From SEC to MLB, New Giants Manager Tony Vitello Enters 1st Season Ready to Learn
- Tony Vitello is entering his first season as manager of the San Francisco Giants after transitioning directly from being a college coach at Tennessee, marking a historic first in baseball management.
- During his introductory press conference, Vitello emphasized the importance of creating a positive team culture, stating, 'You want to set a vibe for what you want your team to be.'
- Giants president Buster Posey is optimistic about Vitello's potential, emphasizing his passion for teaching and ability to connect with players.
- The Giants have committed to Vitello with a record contract of $3.5 million annually for three years, marking a bold move in Major League Baseball history.
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Times-Standard
SF Giants’ new manager Vitello officially begins first MLB spring training
SCOTTSDALE — Tony Vitello described it as something of a ramble. Buster Posey saw it differently. On Tuesday morning, Vitello stood in the middle of the Giants’ clubhouse and addressed the team’s pitchers and catchers. This wasn’t just the first day of spring training for everyone in the room. For Vitello, it was his first day of major-league spring training, period. Vitello, standing in front of a group of professionals instead of amateurs, tol…
Tony Vitello Making Adjustment From SEC to Major League Baseball
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than he was expecting because of a team meeting that went longer than planned. The new San Francisco Giants manager had a lot to say on the first day of spring training. He also knows he’s got a lot to learn. “I rambled today,” Vitello said, grinning. “The guys might ban me from any more meetings before this thing is over, but you want…
Winnipeg Free Press
Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn
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Tony Vitello Ecstatic For MLB Opener Against Yankees, Explains Why He Isn't Changing Coaching Style
Tony Vitello has coached more than 470 games at the college level, boasts a winning percentage of .722, and led the Tennessee Volunteers to a national title in 2024. In other words, the 47-year-old is comfortable as the number one guy in the dugout, but he'll be experiencing something no other manager in the history of Major League Baseball has come March 25.Vitello left Knoxville after the 2025 campaign to take over the San Francisco Giants, ma…
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