During a media scrum earlier on Thursday, manager Tony Vitello highlighted the continued development of several young contributors for the San Francisco Giants, focusing on the progress of Heliot Ramos, Blake Tidwell, and Luis Matos as spring competition intensifies.

Vitello pointed to Ramos as one of the more dynamic players in camp, noting both the flashes of impact ability and the areas still being refined.

The manager referenced a recent defensive play against the Los Angeles Angels in which Ramos tracked a difficult line drive in challenging sunlight, calling it an example of his athletic instincts.

“He’s done some electric things offensively and defensively,” Vitello said. “But he’s also done some things that he needs to improve on. I think that’s the nature of where he’s at.”

Vitello added that Ramos’ development remains encouraging because of the outfielder’s work ethic and internal motivation following an up-and-down season.

“I don’t think we’ve seen his ceiling yet,” Vitello said. “The cool thing is, he’s on a mission to reach that ceiling as soon as possible.”

The conversation also shifted to the pitching competition, where Tidwell has continued working to establish consistency.

Vitello emphasized that multiple pitchers are competing daily for roles and that performances throughout camp are shaping those decisions.

The manager referenced a recent outing in which Sanmartin successfully navigated a difficult stretch of hitters, calling it an important step in his growth.

“For anyone to get tough outs back-to-back like that is a big accomplishment,” Vitello said. “Other guys have been impressive too, so it’s open competition and continues to be a daily back-and-forth.”

Meanwhile, Matos has drawn attention for his balanced approach at the plate and overall athletic foundation.

Vitello praised the young outfielder’s presence in game situations, explaining that his lower-half mechanics and body control have helped him remain steady during at-bats.

“He seems to have a good athletic foundation and balance at the plate,” Vitello said. “The presence has been good, and he doesn’t look like he’s pressing.”

As spring continues, Vitello reiterated that resilience and internal competition will remain central themes for the roster.

With multiple young players pushing for opportunities, he believes consistent adjustments will ultimately determine how roles take shape heading into the season.

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