Detroit Tigers Assistant GM Resigns Amid Allegations of Misconduct

DETROIT, Mich. — Sam Menzin, assistant general manager for the Detroit Tigers, resigned on Thursday, just before the organization planned to terminate him for inappropriate workplace conduct. Menzin’s resignation follows accusations that he sent unsolicited lewd photos to female staff members over several years.

Although team officials did not disclose specific details regarding the allegations, reports from The Athletic indicate Menzin, 34, transmitted graphic images via Snapchat, an app known for its self-deleting messages, to multiple women since at least 2017.

The Tigers issued a statement clarifying, “Upon being made aware of the allegations as to Sam Menzin’s conduct, the club promptly completed an investigation. Before the club could terminate Mr. Menzin, he resigned. This type of behavior is contrary to our standards and has absolutely no place within our organization. We have a positive and safe culture for our colleagues and will continue to emphasize respect, inclusion, and professionalism.”

Sources revealed that Danny Rosengard, the Tigers’ Compliance & Investigation Business Partner, had contacted individuals as recently as last week to inquire whether they had received inappropriate photos from Menzin.

In a text message sent Friday, Menzin indicated that he was planning to transition to a new career and return to his home in New York for family reasons. He did not respond to further requests for comment.

Two women who previously worked for the Tigers claimed they received multiple unsolicited photos from Menzin over a period that began in 2017. A third woman, involved in baseball but not with the Tigers, also reported receiving similar images during the 2018-2019 period.

One of the women expressed frustration over the lack of reporting mechanisms for such incidents within the organization. “It’s like no one says anything because who is going to believe them when they say Sam Menzin did this?” she said. “It’s just this overall sense that reporting something wasn’t an option.”

Menzin had a lengthy career with the Tigers, having joined the organization in 2012 as a baseball operations intern. Over the years, he climbed the ranks, becoming an integral part of the team’s front office strategy, especially in analytics. He served in several roles, including Director of Baseball Operations and Pro Scouting, before attaining his position as Assistant General Manager in 2021.

During his tenure, Menzin was actively involved in various initiatives aimed at inclusivity, such as Major League Baseball’s Take The Field program, designed to help women enter the league. He emphasized the significance of networking and connections within professional baseball, often reminiscing about the impact of these programs.

Despite the controversy, Menzin remained part of the organization throughout spring training this year and worked up until his resignation was announced on Thursday evening. The Tigers, currently with a record of 5-4 for the young 2025 season, aim to maintain their focus on building a safe and respectful workplace.