The San Francisco Giants just unveiled Tony Vitello’s first major-league coaching staff. They confirmed several previously reported hires and a handful of internal promotions.
Let’s break down who’s on board, what roles they’re filling, and a bit about the experience each coach brings as the Giants head into this new Vitello era.
Tony Vitello’s Giants coaching staff: a comprehensive look
Vitello’s group blends major-league experience, deep Giants roots, and some genuinely fresh perspectives.
Shane Robinson steps into his first big-league coaching job as first base coach. He played nine years in the majors and recently coached in both the Mets and Giants minor-league systems.
Hector Borg, now third base coach, has been building within the Giants organization for more than a decade. He’s also got international chops, having managed the Dominican Republic at the Tokyo Olympics.
On the game-planning side, Jayce Tingler takes over as bench coach. He’s a former major-league manager and a longtime instructor, so he’s pretty seasoned.
Hunter Mense is the new hitting coach, taking charge of the team’s offensive approach. Justin Meccage comes in as pitching coach and will work closely with director of pitching Frank Anderson to dial in the staff’s strategy.
Oscar Bernard joins as assistant hitting coach. Christian Wonders fills the assistant pitching coach spot, adding some depth to both sides.
Jesse Chavez will handle bullpen coach duties. Ron Washington, meanwhile, steps in as infield coach, bringing decades of experience to the table.
Alex Burg, who was catching coach, gets a bump up to field coordinator/catching coach. Taira Uematsu stays on as quality control coach, and Eliezer Zambrano continues as bullpen catcher.
Some staffers—Bernard, Uematsu, Zambrano—carry over from Bob Melvin’s era. Burg’s role grows, which signals some continuity as things change.
Staff breakdown by role and background
The Giants’ staff has a mix of development-focused coaches and veteran game planners. Here’s how each role fits into the team’s overall strategy and daily operations.
Base coaches, infield expertise and catching coordination
Bench leadership, hitting and pitching
Support staff and continuity
What this staffing move could mean for the Giants
With Vitello now leading the way, the Giants have a coaching group that blends experience and development-minded coaching. There’s also a real focus on in-game strategic depth, which feels fresh.
The staff’s mix of bench versatility and hitting and pitching specialization stands out. Add in infield and catching coordination, and it sure seems like they’ve got a plan to tighten up both big-picture strategy and the nitty-gritty details of daily play.
Here is the source article for this story: Giants Finalize 2026 Coaching Staff
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