"Vitello will be the first ever manager to jump from college to MLB without any professional experience in what is a historic development for the Giants. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has proven to be bold in his short time in charge of his club. Nothing is bolder than this move, though, as Vitello has no professional experience and is entering a significantly different environment in managing at the MLB level."
"The Athletic, which first reported the Giants' interest in Vitello on Saturday, provided some insight into the decision: "Posey was seeking a big personality who could imbue the Giants' clubhouse with confidence, and Vitello's dynamism and charisma have been on full display in both his recruiting efforts and the Volunteers' brash and buoyant style of play. Vitello led his teams to three College World Series appearances in the past five seasons.""
Tony Vitello is finalizing a deal to become the San Francisco Giants' next manager. He will be the first coach to move directly from college baseball to an MLB managerial position without any professional experience. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey pursued the hire as a bold move intended to inject personality and confidence into the clubhouse. Vitello's dynamism and charisma have been evident in recruiting and the Volunteers' brash, buoyant style of play. Vitello led Tennessee to three College World Series appearances in the past five seasons. The appointment represents an unconventional, high-risk, high-reward decision by the Giants' front office.
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