[1] A Princeton University graduate and former minor league outfielder, he previously served as the GM and senior vice president of the Boston Red Sox, working under Ben Cherington.
Gammons and Hazen's Princeton coach, Scott Bradley, recommended him to the Cleveland Indians, where he was an intern then an advance scout in 2001 and 2002.
[7] Though Dombrowski assumed final authority for baseball decisions, Hazen served as a top aide and had input in the club's decision-making.
[9] On June 11, 2021, Hazen announced he would be taking a physical leave of absence to spend more time with his wife Nicole, who was battling brain cancer.
Hazen stated that he didn’t feel he could devote the time required to lead the team’s trade deadline and draft preparation while attending to his family responsibilities.