Giants Hire 4-Time World Series Champion as New Manager

Buster Posey cites Vitello's leadership and player development skills as key factors in the hiring decision.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:57pm by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants have named a 4-time World Series champion and National League Manager of the Year as their new manager, replacing Tony Vitello. The team's President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey, praised the new hire's leadership abilities and commitment to player development as key reasons behind the high-profile hiring.

Why it matters

The Giants' managerial change comes as the team looks to build on recent success and compete for a championship. The new hire brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of winning at the highest level, which could help propel the Giants to new heights in the coming seasons.

The details

The Giants have hired the 4-time World Series champion and 2-time National League Manager of the Year to replace Tony Vitello as their new manager. The team's President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey, cited the new hire's leadership abilities, competitiveness, and commitment to player development as the key factors behind the decision.

  • The Giants announced the managerial change on March 31, 2026.

The players

Buster Posey

The President of Baseball Operations for the San Francisco Giants.

Tony Vitello

The former manager of the San Francisco Giants.

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What they’re saying

“Throughout our search, Tony's leadership, competitiveness, and commitment to developing players stood out.”

— Buster Posey, President of Baseball Operations, San Francisco Giants

What’s next

The new manager will be formally introduced at a press conference on April 3, 2026, where he will outline his vision for the team and discuss his plans for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Giants' hiring of a 4-time World Series champion and proven winner as their new manager signals the team's intent to compete for a championship in the coming seasons. The new hire's focus on player development and proven leadership abilities could help propel the Giants to new heights in the NL West.