SF gave up instead of $3 million, and the university's top director program was also selected as a new head coach
Oct 23, 2025
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As expected, the San Francisco Giants have appointed Tony Bytelo, head coach of the Tennessee Ballanties, a college baseball team in the United States, as their new head coach. The San Francisco club appointed Tony Vitello as the 40th field manager (director) on the 23rd (Korean time)," the official announcement said.
San Francisco President Buster Posey said in a press release that `Welcome Tony into the Giants' family. Tony is the wisest, most innovative and respected manager in college baseball history. As a result of our meeting with the coach candidates, Tony's leadership, competitiveness, and expertise in fostering players were outstanding. His ability to build a strong, cohesive team and his passion for the game are perfectly in line with the values of our club."
Weitelo, the new coach, said "Thank you for giving us the opportunity to coach the big league and I am honored without limits"I'm happy to lead some great players and represent the San Francisco Giants. I can't wait to get started on this, build a team culture and make the Giants proud of their beliefs. I would like to express my gratitude to owner Greg Johnson, CEO Larry Bear, President Buster Posey, and General Manager Jack Minasian."
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ESPN reported that `San Francisco was willing to pay $3 million in buyouts as Coach Bytello left the University of Tennessee. He has been the best leader in American prawn baseball for the past 20 years. After winning the College World Series last year, Vaitello reportedly decided to extend his contract by five years until 2029 to receive an annual salary of more than $3 million. It is more than most major league managers.
President Posey also interviewed Texas Rangers general manager Nick Hundley, Los Angeles Angels general manager Kurt Suzuki (appointed as manager on the 22nd), and Kansas City Royals third base coach Vance Wilson. However, it is said that he had no choice but to give Vaitelo the highest score.
Milwaukee Brewers coach Pat Murphy is cited as an example of rising from college baseball to a big league. After 25 years as a university leader, he moved to the San Diego Padres minor league manager and stepped into the professional stage, then took the helm in 2024 after eight years as a Milwaukee bench coach. However, it is unusual to move from a university coach to a big league coach.
Coach Vitello took charge of the moribund Tennae ahead of the 2018 season, marking 341 wins and 131 losses in eight years so far this year, and advancing to the College World Series three times in 2021, 2023 and 2024.
San Francisco replaced manager Bob Melvin with one year left on his contract immediately after this regular season. San Francisco, which marked 81 wins and 81 losses this season and ranked third in the NL West, failed to appear on the fall baseball stage for the fourth consecutive year after reaching the postseason with a district victory in 2021.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
