Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello left the Vols to become San Francisco's manager in Manager League Baseball.
Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White released a statement on Vitello leaving the Vols.
"Congratulations to Tony on this incredible opportunity to lead the San Francisco Giants ," White said. "We wish him the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his career and thank him for everything he has done to transform Tennessee baseball into a championship program.
"The growth of baseball on Rocky Top has been remarkable, culminating in the 2024 national championship. We are committed to continuously investing in the program at a championship level across all areas. Furthermore, the upcoming $109 million renovation of Lindsey Nelson Stadium will transform it into one of the premier baseball venues, providing an exceptional experience for the best fans in all of sports.
"Our focus is on our players and coaching staff while finalizing the next steps in this evolving process."
Vitello served as Tennessee's head coach from 2018-25, compiling a 341–131 (125–85 SEC) record. He won one national championship, two SEC regular season championships and two SEC Tournament titles.
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