Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello will serve as San Francisco 's next manager in MLB.
Former Vol Christian Moore released a statement regarding Vitello and the Giants on social media.
"Thank you Coach V for everything you've done," Moore said on social media . "You've brought this program, players and fans nothing but joy and we are all grateful for it! I look forward to seeing Coach Elander take this role! There isn't anyone that deserves it more than he does. He is the glue to it all! GBO!"
Moore played at Tennessee from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, totaling 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.
He appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024, recording a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee's national championship season.
Moore was selected by the Angels in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft. Vitello served as Tennessee's head coach from 2018-25.
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