Thoughts on the Orioles' Managerial Job
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.
The best hires seem to be the most unexpected, and Vitello's potential hiring is an interesting development, given that he is a college baseball coach.
As
the NFL and NBA have occasionally poached coaches from the college ranks, it's notable that this hasn't been done in major league baseball, where teams may add a college coach to their staff, but never as a manager.
Vitello is known for his
excellent commentary on draft nights for MLB Network, which has brought him to the attention of fans who don't follow college baseball.
Author's summary: Unexpected managerial hires can be the most interesting.