"Buster Posey was not a conventional hire when he assumed the role of the Giants' president of baseball operations last year. It should come as no surprise, then, that Posey was equally bold and daring in his first managerial search. The Giants, per multiple reports including ESPN's Pete Thamel, are hiring Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello, who will make an unprecedented leap from collegiate head coach to major-league manager despite having no experience at the professional level."
"During his eight seasons in Knoxville, Vitello transformed Tennessee into one of the best collegiate programs in the country, a true SEC powerhouse whose players reflected Vitello's passion and swagger. Vitello finishes his tenure at Tennessee with a 341-131 record, leading the Vols to a national championship in 2024 and three Super Regional appearances in '21, '23 and '24. Prior to Tennessee, Vitello served as an assistant at Missouri (2003-10), TCU (2011-13) and Arkansas (2014-17)."
Buster Posey hired Tony Vitello as the San Francisco Giants' manager, making an unprecedented jump from college to the major leagues. Vitello, 47, will replace Bob Melvin and become the 18th manager since the team's move to San Francisco. Posey prioritized a manager obsessive about details, work, and getting the most out of players. Vitello transformed Tennessee into an SEC powerhouse, compiling a 341-131 record, winning the 2024 national championship and reaching Super Regionals in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Vitello previously served as an assistant at Missouri, TCU and Arkansas. The hire contrasts with typical baseball pathways and may require learning curves.
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