Harper Backs Vitello, Giants Manager

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Bryce Harper has mad respect for Tony Vitello, the new San Francisco Giants manager who just jumped from college ball at Tennessee.

Harper, a two-time national league most valuable player, became a big fan of Vitello's teams for their swagger and letting players beat themselves.

Now they're tight friends, and Harper's rooting hard for Vitello's big league success.

It started when Harper moved to Knoxville after the 2023 season and got hooked up by a mutual buddy.

They bonded quick riding horses together. Harper even rocked the volunteers jersey during their college world series run right before Tennessee snagged.

It's first national title.

Harbor dug how Vitello built that powerhouse from nothing in the SEC.

Harper's not just cheering from afar. He's dishing real advice. He told Vitello to stay aggressive and unapologetic, just like Harbor plays.

Vitello calls it a confidence boost and super helpful for the pro-leap, piling up tips from vets like him.

Meanwhile, the Giants are off to a rough three wins. Seven losses start, scoring just 2.6 runs a game.

The worst in baseball with sloppy defense. Vitello even got ejected Sunday, arguing a call.

But Harper's betting on him big time, saying Vitello's got a top staff like Jace Tingler and Ron Washington, plus a solid roster.

He'll learn the ropes, shake off the early bumps and thrive.

Harper's got his back all the way.