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Brewers Manager Backs Vitello, but Says He Couldn't Take the Same Path

Pat Murphy believes Tony Vitello can succeed as an MLB manager despite no pro experience after leading Tennessee to the 2024 College World Series title.

  • Pat Murphy says he couldn’t have made the direct jump but believes Tony Vitello can move from the University of Tennessee to managing the San Francisco Giants.
  • After coaching over two decades at Notre Dame and Arizona State, Pat Murphy left college coaching in 2009 before working with the San Diego Padres and spending eight seasons as Milwaukee Brewers’ bench coach.
  • Murphy argued the college and pro games are different, saying 'two different games' and stressed 'there will be people around him to fill him in,' with support from Buster Posey.
  • Pat Murphy predicts the hire will succeed, saying `And I think it’ll go well for them`, citing the Giants’ strong organization and his own MLB experience as support.
  • Murphy said his situation was different from Vitello’s, noting that support from Buster Posey and the Giants’ organisation could encourage more college hires in MLB.
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Murphy says he couldn't have gone straight from NCAA to MLB. But he's confident Vitello can do it

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he couldn’t have imagined going directly from coaching in the college ranks to managing in the major leagues.

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Channel 3000 broke the news in Madison, United States on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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