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Giants close to hiring Gary Pettis as third base coach under Tony Vitello

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:09 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Giants close to hiring Gary Pettis as third base coach under Tony Vitello

Summary

The San Francisco Giants are in discussions to hire Gary Pettis as their third base coach under rookie manager Tony Vitello. This comes after Hector Borg's brief tenure ended, leading to Ron Wotus stepping in temporarily. Pettis, a seasoned coach with experience from the Astros and Rangers, is seen as a key addition to address the team's struggles with base running. Vitello acknowledged that while they are closer to finalizing the agreement, it remains unconfirmed as they prepare for a four-game series against the Brewers.

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By the Numbers

•Giants are finalizing Gary Pettis's hiring as third base coach.
•This follows Hector Borg's reassignment and Wotus's interim role.
•Pettis brings extensive coaching experience from the MLB.
•San Francisco has been poor in base running this season, ranking last in major metrics.
•Tony Vitello remains optimistic but highlights ongoing negotiations.

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12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Giants targeting Gary Pettis as third base coach under rookie manager Tony Vitello

What they're saying

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MILWAUKEE — Hector Borg didn’t last long as the Giants’ third-base coach, and his interim replacement, Ron Wotus, doesn’t seem to be long for the gig, either. The Giants are...
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