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 example of this, as he is a college baseball coach being considered for a major league job.
Unlike the NFL and NBA, major league baseball has not typically hired managers from the college ranks, making Vitello's potential hiring notable.
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the best hires, or at least the most interesting, seem to be the most unexpected, Vitello's excellent commentary on draft nights for MLB Network has made him a known figure, even to those who do not follow college baseball.
Author's summary: Unexpected hires in baseball management.