Red Sox Push Back on AI Interview Allegations, Clarify Hiring Practices
SEATTLE — The Boston Red Sox issued a formal response Wednesday following claims made during a television segment alleging the club relied solely on artificial intelligence for interviews within its baseball operations department.
During an appearance on NBC Sports Boston’s Arbella Early Edition Tuesday, Joon Lee asserted that the organization conducted five rounds of interviews using an AI-based system, without any human interaction. According to Lee, a candidate went through the entire process by submitting recorded responses to automated prompts, never engaging with a staff member.
In response, the Red Sox addressed the matter directly, calling the report “unsubstantiated” and offering insight into their actual hiring methods.
The club explained it has utilized a digital screening platform known as HireVue since 2012, a system that allows applicants to record video responses to preliminary questions. These submissions give hiring managers an early impression of each candidate before deciding who should move forward in the selection process.
The team emphasized that this step is only one component of a broader hiring strategy. It is not used to replace traditional interviews but rather to help manage the overwhelming volume of interest—often more than 500 applicants per opening, with some roles attracting several thousand.
Boston also noted that multiple MLB franchises use similar tools as part of their hiring workflows.
The organization closed its statement by underscoring its intent to clarify the facts and encouraged media outlets to help dispel any inaccurate speculation.