“We feel very strongly that we have found the ideal candidate to lead our baseball operations,” said Kendrick. “Mike’s reputation throughout the game is impeccable, and his championship experience gives us great confidence in naming him to this position.”
“Mike’s background is the perfect balance of scouting, player development and analytics, which will all play an important role going forward,” said Hall. “He’s a natural leader, who we feel fortunate to have been able to hire, and we welcome him and his family to Arizona.”
“I’m extremely grateful for this incredible opportunity to help the D-backs reach the next level,” said Hazen.