MLB news: Famed scout Scott Littlefield dead at 59
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Texas Rangers player staff Special Assistant Scott Littlefield, Saturday said in a statement, died on Friday at the age of 59.
Littlefield was found dead in Houston hotel room after a visible heart attack, USA TODAY notified. MLB scout for a long time has been reported to have undergone heart surgery two years ago.
“Scott was one of the most respected scouts with an incredible impact on this organization in Major League baseball,” Rangers said, “Scott, Major League,” he said. He said. “His voice was effective in all aspects of our baseball operation from professional, amateur and international discovery to Major League player. He was an invaluable resource and consultant.”
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On June 20, 2025, during a match against the Pittsburgh Park in Pnc Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a Texas Rangers hat and gloves in the shelter. (Joshua Veon/MLB photos through Getty Images)
“More importantly, it was one of the most real and compassionate individuals in the game.”
In 2019, Rangers honored Littlefield as a scout of the red jacket of the year. Littlefield participated in the organization in November 2009 and participated in the team’s reconnaissance department intensively.
Before working with Rangers, Littlefield, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres spent time. In 2007, Littlefield won the scout of the year with Padres.
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On May 18, 2025, a Texas Rangers hat sits on the shelter during the second shot against Houston Astros in Globe Life Field in Texas, Arlington. (Tim Heitman/Imagn Images)
Littlefield, former Pirate General Manager Dave Littlefield’s brother and New York Yankees, Medical Coordinator for Mark Littlefield.
When Rangers meet Miami Marlins at 19:05, they will go to the field with heavy hearts on Saturday.
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On July 26, 2024, during a match against Toronto Blue Jays in Rogers Center in Rogers Center in Canada, Toronio, a Texas Rangers player and gloves. (John E. Sokolowski/Usa Today Sports)
Rangers lost 79-75 and last five matches. The team was arguing for the third joker card in the American League, but the lost lines crushed their chances after the season.
Rangers is five games behind Houston Astros for the third joker card in the American League. When only eight games remained, Rangers would have to go to a wild winning line and get a lot of help from the teams in front of them to do after the season.
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