Carson Vitale

Carson Vitale
Miami Marlins
Coach
Born: (1988-08-25) August 25, 1988 (age 36)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Teams
As coach

Carson R. Vitale (born August 25, 1988) is a Canadian professional baseball bench coach for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously served as a field coordinator for the Seattle Mariners.

Career

Vitale attended Lambrick Park Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia.[1] Viatale attended Laredo College for his freshman year of college, and transferred to McLennan Community College for his sophomore year. Vitale transferred to Creighton University for his final two years of college.[2]

Vitale was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 38th round of the 2010 MLB draft.[2] He played for the rookie–level Arizona League Rangers and Low–A Spokane Indians in 2010, and for Spokane again in 2011.

Vitale joined the Los Angeles Angels organization as a coach in 2012. He served as the hitting coach for the rookie–level Arizona League Angels in 2012, and as hitting coach for the rookie–level Orem Owls in 2013. He spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons as the manager of the Dominican Summer League Angels. He joined the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and served as their International Field Coordinator in 2016 and 2017. He then joined the Seattle Mariners organization and served as their minor league field coordinator in 2018 and 2019.[3][4]

On November 7, 2019, Vitale was named the Major League field coordinator for the Seattle Mariners.[5]

On November 26, 2024, Vitale was hired by the Miami Marlins as a bench coach.[6]

References

  1. ^ Mario Annicchiarico (November 14, 2012). "Vitale returns to offer pro tips to Lambrick Park ball players". Times Colonist. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Carson Vitale Drafted in 38th Round by the Texas Rangers". Creighton University. June 9, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Greg Johns (January 10, 2018). "Mariners announce 2018 Minor League staffs". MLB.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Mariners announce Minor League coaching staff for 2019 season". MLB.com. January 14, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  5. ^ Greg Johns (November 7, 2019). "Mariners unveil 2020 coaching staff". MLB.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  6. ^ Steve Adams (November 26, 2024). "Marlins To Hire Carson Vitale As Bench Coach". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.