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Jacob Rudder of Baseball America highlights the significance of Vitello's hiring, emphasizing that this is an unprecedented event. Traditionally, big league managers have often come from within the ranks of professional baseball, either as former players with extensive coaching experience or veterans of the minor leagues. Vitello’s appointment breaks this mold, making him the first to transition straight from college to the majors without pro experience.
"This is a landmark move," Rudder notes, underlining how Vitello's rapid promotion could pave the way for other college coaches to aspire to manage at the highest level.