A new twist has been added to the secretive world of managerial searches, with University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello being considered for the San Francisco Giants' managerial job.
Although the author doesn't follow college baseball, they know about Vitello due to his excellent commentary on draft nights for MLB Network.
It's worth noting that, unlike the NFL and NBA, major league baseball has not typically hired managers from the college ranks, with only occasional additions of college coaches to team staff.
The best hires, or at least the most interesting, seem to be the most unexpected.
The author summarizes the situation: interesting managerial hires are often unexpected.
Author's summary: New twist in managerial searches with college coach consideration.