New manager Tony Vitello pinpoints biggest strengths on Giants’ current roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Despite the unsavory finish to the 2025 MLB season, the Giants’ roster has talent for new manager Tony Vitello to work with.
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Vitello, speaking with The San Francisco Standard’s John Shea at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, pinpointed San Francisco roster’s strengths.
“I like the leadership factor,” Vitello said. “I wasn’t a part of last year’s team, so I don’t know if I’m speaking out of turn, but the impression I get is there are some guys who fully have the capability to lead and want to lead.”
There is no clear-cut “best player” on the Giants, but there are plenty of all-star caliber players. Logan Webb, Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers have a combined six all-star appearances.
“That core group of guys that was on the field last year and on the mound are guys that have been successful, and I think are more on a trajectory moving forward as opposed to fizzling out in their career,” Vitello mentioned.
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Aside from the proven core, the Giants have prospects to get up to speed as well. In Vitello’s eyes, getting the younger players on the right track is key.
“The big X factor, as I’ve dived deep into the roster: There’s some young guys that could explode onto the scene if things click for them the right way, or at the very least, could be household names in San Francisco by being legitimate everyday guys on the mound or the field.”
If Vitello and company can unlock the potential of prospects like Bryce Eldridge, that can provide an added boost for San Francisco.
In the next few months, Vitello and the Giants might acquire new strengths via MLB free agency.
