Giants GM Zack Minasian shows full support of Tony Vitello's most questionable decision yet
Tony Vitello is catching heat for lineup decisions, but he is heavily supported.
Giants GM Zack Minasian shows full support of Tony Vitello's most questionable decision yet originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The San Francisco Giants are led by first-year manager Tony Vitello, who has already drawn significant criticism during his first two weeks on the job.
One of the latest talking points has been his handling of rookie catcher Daniel Susac and the limited opportunities he has received during his strong start. “It's early. The offensive trajectory of both players can change at a moment's notice.
But that doesn't mean the Giants should ignore what they likely already know: Bailey, despite his incredible impact defensively, and the handful of clutch moments at the plate, is a below-average major-league hitter with a career . 227/. 284/.
334 slash line. Susac -- once again, very early on -- appears to have a higher ceiling offensively. Yes, it's a small sample size, but even the eye test will tell you that his short, compact swing and consistent opposite-field approach will play at the major-league level,” NBC Sports’ Taylor Wirth wrote.