Tony Vitello, the new manager of the SF Giants, is set to begin his first professional baseball season with a game against the New York Yankees. This marks an unprecedented leap from collegiate head coach to major league manager, following eight seasons as the University of Tennessee's head coach and 23 total years in college coaching. No one in MLB history had done this before, and Vitellon created headlines by airing grievances about the Giants’ interest being reported before he took the job. Despite these challenges, Vitelli remains optimistic about his future in baseball. He credits his success to his close friend, Philadelphia Phillies two-time MVP Bryce Harper.