New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The San Francisco Giants are on the verge of making an unconventional choice for their next manager. Reports suggest they are close to hiring Tony Vitello, the highly successful head coach of the University of Tennessee baseball team, to lead the team. This potential move comes after the Giants parted ways with Bob Melvin following an 81-81 season in 2025, a year that fell short of playoff aspirations.

Tony Vitello, a 47-year-old St. Louis native, has built a strong reputation as one of college baseball's top coaches. A University of Missouri graduate, Vitello has no experience playing or coaching in professional baseball, making his potential MLB managerial role a bold leap.

His coaching journey began as an assist...