Tony Vitello finishes first season as San Francisco's manager

Tony Vitello completed his first season as manager of the San Francisco Giants on September 29, 2026. The Giants ended the 2026 season with a record of 65-97, placing fourth in the National League West. San Francisco struggled at home with a 37-44 record and had a particularly poor away performance at 28-53. Vitello, who previously coached Tennessee and led them to a national championship, recorded the most ejections among MLB managers this season with seven. As of the end of the season, the Giants had the second worst record in the National League and were outscored significantly, 760-669. Vitello's appointment as MLB manager marked a notable shift, being the first college coach to transition directly to the MLB without prior professional experience.

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