Giants' Tony Vitello Embraces Spring Training Role

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Tony Vitello, the San Francisco Giants' new manager with no prior major league playing or coaching experience, is immersing himself in spring training with high energy and a keen eye for detail as he prepares for his debut leading one of baseball's historic franchises.

The 47-year-old Vitello, hired by Giants executive and former catcher Buster Posey in an unconventional move, replaces Bob Melvin, a three-time Manager of the Year who was dismissed after two seasons and the team's fourth consecutive year missing the playoffs. Vitello's first game at the helm comes on March 25, when the Giants host the New York Yankees in the season opener at Oracle Park. During workouts at Scottsdale Stadium, Vitello moves fluidly across the field, grabbing gum from the dugout, lingering in right field to survey drills, and fist-bumping outfielder Heliot Ramos after batting practice. He shifts positions to observe hitters, embodying a hands-on approach that players say fosters intensity and improvement.

"He's everywhere," shortstop Willy Adames said. "He has a lot of energy. He likes to be watching everybody, making sure that everybody is working right and doing the right...