Major League Baseball’s new managerial class is notably inexperienced, with ten managers hired since last season, none of whom are Black. Among them, five have no prior managerial experience, including Tony Vitello, the first college coach to transition directly to MLB management, earning $3.5 million annually. Critics like Joe Maddon express concerns about the lack of traditional paths to management, while Dusty Baker emphasizes the importance of authenticity for these newcomers. The upcoming season will test their capabilities, with evaluations beginning at spring training.
