The San Francisco Giants are supposed to be building something new under Tony Vitello. Instead, in year one, this looks like a full-blown mess with no direction, no rhythm, and no answers.
A 13-21 record paired with an 0-6 road trip doesn’t just signal early struggles—it screams dysfunction. This isn’t a team finding its footing. This is a team that looks completely lost the moment it leaves the ballpark, dragging bad habits and worse decision-making from inning to inning.
Start with the offense, because it’s impossible to ignore. It’s flat, lifeless, and completely unreliable. There’s no consistent approach at the plate, no pressure applied to opposing pitchers, and no sense that anyone in the lineup is capable of changing a game. At-bats feel rushed, unplanned, and often over before they even begin. It’s not just that they’re not producing—it’s how uninspiring it all looks.
And then there’s the uncomfortable truth: the highest-paid players on this roster simply aren’t showing up. These are supposed to be the tone-setters, the players who carry a team through stretches like this. Instead, they’re blending into the same underwhelming product as everyone else. There’s no leadership at the plate, no accountability, and no spark from the players who are being paid to provide exactly that.
If the offense is frustrating, the coaching decisions are somehow worse—starting with third base coach Hector Borg. Calling his performance a disaster almost feels too generous. The decision-making on the basepaths has been chaotic at best and reckless at worst. Runners are being sent into obvious trouble, momentum is being killed in real time, and it feels like every close play turns into an avoidable out. It’s not aggressive baseball—it’s careless baseball. And it’s costing this team constantly.
Then there’s the ABS challenge system, which should be a simple tool. Instead, the Giants are making it look complicated. Challenges feel mistimed, poorly chosen, and completely lacking in awareness. It’s another example of a team that looks unprepared in moments where awareness and sharp decision-making should matter most.
And maybe the most telling part of all this? The umpires don’t seem to respect Vitello at all. There’s no presence, no command of the game from the dugout, and no sense that his voice carries any weight when things get tense. Whether it’s arguing calls or trying to influence a moment, it all falls flat. That lack of presence trickles down quickly—because if the manager isn’t commanding respect, why would anyone else?
This is what makes the situation so concerning. It’s not just losing—it’s how they’re losing. There’s no identity, no discipline, and no sign that anything is being cleaned up as the losses pile up.
For a first-year manager, some growing pains are expected. But this? This feels bigger than that. This feels like a team that wasn’t ready, a staff that’s overwhelmed, and a clubhouse that hasn’t bought into anything resembling a clear plan.
Right now, the Giants aren’t just in last place—they look like they belong there.
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