White Sox Scouting Director Mike Shirley Resigns Amid Harassment Allegations After 7 Seasons
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 13
White Sox Scouting Director Mike Shirley Resigns Amid Harassment Allegations After 7 Seasons
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 13
Summary
Mike Shirley resigned Saturday as the White Sox’s amateur scouting director after being accused of making inappropriate racial and sexist comments about coworkers.
The Athletic reported the 56-year-old was placed on administrative leave after an anonymous tip about his conduct at the Area Code Games in Long Beach in August.
That inquiry also examined allegations that Shirley used vulgar language about women and their bodies, while a prior internal investigation reportedly ended with no disciplinary action.
Shirley had led amateur scouting since 2019, and his department oversaw Chicago’s 2026 draft with the No. 1 pick and a record $20,489,500 bonus pool.