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 it's not common for MLB teams to hire managers from the college ranks.
Unlike the NFL and NBA, which have occasionally poached coaches from the college ranks, it’s not something that’s been done in major league baseball.
Vitello is known for his excellent commentary on draft nights for MLB Network, which is how he came to attention despite not being a well-known figure in college baseball.
Author's summary: Unexpected hires can be the most interesting in managerial searches.