Detroit Tigers Hired Jay Sartori as Vice President
The Detroit Tigers appointed Jay Sartori to lead baseball operations following his previous stint with the team.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Baseball
The Detroit Tigers have hired Jay Sartori as the new vice president for baseball operations. Sartori returns to the organization to oversee strategy, operations, and emerging technology.
Why it matters
Sartori brings significant experience in sports technology and data systems to the Tigers front office. His role aims to enhance the team’s analytical capabilities and operational decision-making.
Sartori oversees operations, strategy, projection systems, and emerging technology for the franchise. His background includes previous roles in the front offices of the Toronto Blue Jays and Washington Nationals.
The players
Jay Sartori
He is a front office executive who previously worked at Apple and served as the vice president of Sports Technology for the ACC.
Scott Harris
He is the president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers responsible for making key front office personnel decisions.
Detroit Tigers
This is a professional Major League Baseball team based in Detroit that competes in the American League Central division.
The details
Scott Harris finalized the hiring of Sartori to bolster the front office with his expertise in data and sports technology. Sartori previously built the Tigers internal data bank known as Caesar during his earlier tenure with the club.
Timeline
Sartori joined the Tigers in 2015 to build data systems.
Sartori left the Tigers organization in August 2025.
Sartori was hired by the Tigers as vice president on September 18, 2026.
The Big Picture
This appointment follows the trajectory of the Caesar data bank, which remains a core asset for the organization. The move signals a broader commitment to integrating internal proprietary technology to gain a competitive edge in MLB operations.
The addition of Sartori suggests the Tigers are prioritizing advanced analytical projection systems as a core component of their future roster construction. Fans can expect these data-driven initiatives to influence upcoming player acquisition strategies and team development.
The takeaway
Front offices are increasingly relying on specialized technology executives to turn raw data into competitive advantages on the field. Teams that effectively bridge the gap between software development and baseball operations are better positioned to sustain long-term success.
Further reading
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