Logan Webb just turned in one of the best seasons of his career. He led the majors in innings. He led the National League in strikeouts. He’s currently in line to win his first Gold Glove.

But when Webb was asked on Friday during a Zoom call with reporters about where he wants to improve next season, he instead turned his focus to the team.

“I just want to get back to the playoffs,” Webb said. “I’m not enjoying sitting here right now. I wish we were playing into this month. I feel like the direction is going the right way. I think that’s the most important goal.”

If the Giants are to return to the playoffs next season, they’ll do so with Tony Vitello as their manager.

Vitello was officially introduced on Thursday afternoon as the 40th manager in franchise history following successful eight seasons at Tennessee, a program he turned into a collegiate baseball powerhouse. Despite having no prior experience in the professional game, president of baseball operations Buster Posey tabbed Vitello to make the unprecedented leap from college head coach to major-league manager.

“He seems like he has a ton of energy,” Webb said. “He’s very smart. He brings a ton of passion. You talk to some guys that have played for him before. I’ve heard Garrett Crochet said great things about him. I’ve heard Drew Gilbert say great things about him. Even guys going to my gym that were recruited by him have the best things to say about him.

“So, I’m super excited. I know the guys are super excited. I think it’s going to be a healthy energy boost to our team and our clubhouse. And I think he’s very smart, too. You don’t know what’s going to happen until you get to spring training and you see it live. But as of right now, I think we’re all super excited.”

Webb said he wasn’t consulted by Posey about Vitello but saw the rumors floating around before the hiring. Once Vitello was officially on board, Webb began building that relationship by sending him a text.

“I’m sure he was getting bombarded with texts and calls and everything, so I figured I’d just reach out and try to make it a little easier for him,” Webb said. “I said, ‘I’m excited to learn from you and work with you,’ and I’m pretty sure I said, ‘Let’s win the damn thing a couple times while we’re here.’ And automatically, you could see the passion.”

“He sent me a long text. He was energetic, he was ready to go. This guy’s moving from the East Coast to the West Coast, going from college to now in the big leagues. I’m sure there’s a lot that goes into it. We’ve got a long ways to go to get the spring, so I’ll give him his time, and hopefully at some point we can catch up.”