History of Jed Hoyer in Timeline

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

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

December 7, 1973: Jed Hoyer Born

On December 7, 1973, Jed Hoyer was born. He is an American sports executive who became the president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs.

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1992: Graduation from Holderness School

In 1992, Jed Hoyer graduated from Holderness School in Holderness, New Hampshire, where his mother was the school nurse and his father was the school doctor.

1995: Played Collegiate Summer Baseball

In 1995, Jed Hoyer played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Waterbury Barons of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, playing both as a pitcher and shortstop.

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.