KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tony Vitello’s run at the helm of Tennessee baseball came to an end Tuesday, with news breaking that he’ll be headed to the major leagues to manage the San Francisco Giants. The championship-winning coach’s departure has garnered plenty of reaction.

He’ll make history as the first-ever college baseball coach to jump directly to the MLB with no professional experience.

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A post from Tennessee Baseball on social media said “It was one heck of a ride, Coach. Congratulations to Tony Vitello, making history as the first collegiate head coach to move directly to MLB manager.”

Tennessee’s athletics director, Danny White, was also quick to make a statement, calling Vitell

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