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Tony Vitello defends Willy Adames against work ethic criticism

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Tony Vitello defends Willy Adames against work ethic criticism

Summary

Giants manager Tony Vitello responded to criticism of shortstop Willy Adames' work ethic, calling it "bulls–t" during a press conference in San Diego on August 2. The comments came after an Apple TV broadcaster questioned Adames' commitment to his fielding drills amid a challenging season. Adames' defensive struggles have been noted, as he ranks among the worst shortstops in the majors with 15 errors. Vitello acknowledged that Adames has dealt with back issues affecting his performance. Despite the controversy, Vitello praised Adames for his effort in hitting, stating he works hard on his swing. Adames did not comment directly due to back issues limiting his availability.

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By the Numbers

•Tony Vitello calls criticism of Adames' work ethic "bulls–t".
•Adames struggles defensively, noted as one of the worst in Major League Baseball.
•Persistent back issues have affected Adames' on-field performance this season.
•Vitello acknowledges Adames' commitment to improving his batting.
•Criticism linked to Giants' recent performance, including a 7-0 loss to the Padres.

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12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Tony Vitello calls ‘BS’ on criticism of Willy Adames’ work ethic, defense

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SAN DIEGO — A day after Willy Adames’ work ethic was called into question on national television, Giants manager Tony Vitello deemed the criticism “bulls–t” while defending the franchise shortstop...
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