Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jed Hoyer

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 29, 2025

Discover the career path of Jed Hoyer, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jed Hoyer is an American sports executive currently serving as the President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs. His career highlights include prior roles as the General Manager of the San Diego Padres and Assistant General Manager of the Boston Red Sox. Hoyer's experience spans various facets of baseball management, from player acquisition and development to strategic decision-making, making him a significant figure in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Joined the Red Sox

In 2002, Jed Hoyer joined the Red Sox after the ownership change to John W. Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino.

November 2003: Persuading Curt Schilling Trade

In November 2003, Jed Hoyer accompanied Theo Epstein to Arizona to persuade pitcher Curt Schilling to accept a trade to the Red Sox.

October 31, 2005: Part of the "Gang of Four"

On October 31, 2005, following Epstein's departure, Jed Hoyer became part of a group of four executives, called the "Gang of Four", that kept the Red Sox club running.

December 12, 2005: Served as Co-General Manager of the Red Sox

From December 12, 2005, Jed Hoyer briefly served as co-general manager of the Red Sox.

December 2005: Given the Title of Assistant General Manager

In December 2005, Jed Hoyer was given the title of assistant general manager for the Red Sox.

January 19, 2006: Returned to Assistant General Manager Role

On January 19, 2006, Jed Hoyer returned to his previous job of assistant general manager for the Red Sox.

2007: Interviewed for Pirates General Manager

In 2007, Jed Hoyer interviewed to become the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2008: Resident Expert for Fenway neighborhood

Beginning in 2008, Jed Hoyer became the first "Resident Expert" for the Fenway neighborhood on Povo.com, a local wiki where he shared insider knowledge of Boston.