Menzin was expected to be fired by the organization after allegedly sending unsolicited lewd photos to colleagues in recent years, according to a report by the Athletic.
‘Upon being made aware of the allegations as to Sam Menzin’s conduct, the Club promptly completed an investigation,’ the Tigers said in a statement to the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. ‘Before the Club could terminate Mr. Menzin, he resigned.’
The Tigers declined to elaborate on what they were investigating.
‘This type of behavior is contrary to our standards and has absolutely no place within our organization,’ the Tigers’ statement continued. ‘We have a positive and safe culture for our colleagues and will continue to emphasize respect, inclusion, and professionalism.”
Who is Sam Menzin?
Menzin, 34, officially joined the Detroit Tigers while Dave Dombrowski served as team president. Menzin worked his way up through the ranks and became the Tigers’ director of baseball operations and pro scouting in 2015.
In 2021, Menzin was named Vice President and Assistant General Manager.
What were the allegations against Sam Menzin?
Menzin reportedly sent unsolicited lewd photos via Snapchat, an app where images are viewed and then auto-deleted, according to two women who spoke to The Athletic. These women told the sports media outlet that Menzin sent photos on several occasions, dating back to at least 2017. A third woman, who works in baseball but not for the Tigers, told The Athletic she also received unsolicited photos from Menzin around 2018-19.
The Tigers reportedly were not made aware of the allegations until recently, according to a person who spoke to the Detroit Free Press on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.