SF Giants manager Tony Vitello brings ‘needed’ energy to MLB club – New York Post

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The top step of the dugout, at the entrance closest to home plate, is the post Tony Vitello has come to prefer in his six weeks or so as a professional baseball manager. He’s not dogmatic about it and doesn’t consider himself superstitious, which is one thing that separates him from his predecessor, who was known to determine his personal routines based on the outcome of the previous night’s game. The contrasts between the 40th manager in Giants franchise history and the 39th extend to their age (47 vs. 64), their previous managerial experience (none vs. two decades for four teams), even their height (5-foot-11 vs. 6-4) and facial hair (bearded vs. clean-shaven). The biggest difference from Bob Melvin to the new guy was almost universally agreed upon by players in a survey of the clubhouse at the end of Vitello’s first spring training. “I love his energy,” starter Robbie Ray said. Giants manager Tony Vitello is poised to make history Wednesday, when the team opens its 2026 MLB season. AP “Way more energetic,” reliever Ryan Walker added. “The energy he has, the personality that he brings with him, he’s pushing everybody to be better,” shortstop Willy
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