Former Tigers exec Sam Menzin's resignation centers around lewd photos sent to female employees: report

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Sam Menzin is the former assistant general manager of the Detroit Tigers after resigning this past Thursday, and now there may be a reason why that happened. 

Menzin resigned before the team could fire him due to unsolicited photos of his genitals being sent to former female employees of the team, The Athletic reported.

The Tigers did not specify why Menzin resigned from his post. 

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Detroit Tigers assistant general manager Sam Menzin looks on during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (IMAGN)

Two former female employees told The Athletic that Menzin sent the images to them via Snapchat, the social media picture and video app, which allows auto-deleted messages. He did so several times, dating back to 2017. 

Menzin had told the outlet he was going back to New York to handle "some family issues," while also mentioning he was looking for a career change. 

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The Tigers released a statement via the as part of the report.

"Upon being made aware of the allegations as to Sam Menzin’s conduct, the club promptly completed an investigation," the Tigers said in the statement. "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."

Detroit Tigers assistant general manager Sam Menzin on the phone during spring training on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in