Vitello's Giants Debut: Lessons from Kerr

0:00On March 24, San Francisco Giants fans are buzzing as the regular season kicks off on Wednesday for new manager Tony Vitello. Hired by President of baseball operations, Buster Posey, in a bold off-season move, Vitello steps into his first professional role after eight successful. Years at the University of Tennessee, where he led the team to a 60-win season and the men's college World Series title last year. Since joining the Giants, Vitello has settled into the Bay Area, mingling at fan events and rubbing shoulders with local sports stars like San. Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan during the Super Bowl. One encounter stood out when Vitello admitted to getting starstruck by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Growing up influenced by his dad's Chicago Bulls fandom. Vitello couldn't hide his excitement around the Hoops legend. Kerr built his own path from a solid NBA role player, part of the Bulls III championships from 1996 to 1998, too.

1:01Winning four titles as a Warriors coach, Vitello sees valuable lessons there for his own managerial debut. With experienced coaches like Jace Tingler and Ron Washington on staff, plus for an office heavyweight's Dusty Baker and Bruce Boechy, Vitello has plenty of guidance as the Giants chase success this season. To be news today, power by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.