University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been named the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, making history as the first college coach to jump directly to manager at the Major League level.

"Tony is one of the brightest, most innovative, and most respected coaches in college baseball today. Throughout our search, Tony's leadership, competitiveness, and commitment to developing players stood out," said Buster Posey, the team's president of baseball operations.

"His ability to build strong, cohesive teams and his passion for the game align perfectly with the values of our organization. We look forward to the energy and direction he will bring, along with the memories to be made, as we focus on the future of Giants baseball," Posey added.

Head Coach Tony Vitello of the

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