The famous MLB scout, 59, found dead at the hotel after apparent heart attack: report
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The Special Assistant of the Texas Rangers player, Scott Littlefield, died Friday at the age of 59, the team announced on Saturday.
Littlefield was found dead in his hotel room in Houston after an apparent heart attack, said USA Today. According to reports, the MLB scout has long undergone cardiac surgery two years ago.
“Scott was one of the most respected explorers in the major baseball leagues that had an incredible impact on this organization,” said Rangers president Chris Young, to The Outlet.
“His voice was influential in all aspects of our baseball operation, from professional, amateur and international exploration to the evaluation of major league players. It was an invaluable resource and advisor.
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A cover and glove of the Texas Rangers on the bench during a game against Pittsburgh pirates in PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 20, 2025. (Photos of Joshua Von/MLB through Getty Images)
“What is more important, was one of the most genuine and affectionate people in the game.”
The Rangers honored Littlefield as the Red Jacket Scout of the Year in 2019. Littlefield joined the organization in November 2009 and was very involved in the team’s exploration department.
Before working with the Rangers, Littlefield spent time with the Pittsburgh pirates, the Braves of Atlanta and San Diego’s parents. Littlefield won Scout of the Year with the parents in 2007.
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A Texas Rangers Hat in honor of the military is on the bench during the second entry against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on May 18, 2025. (Tim Heitman/Imagn images)
Littlefield was the brother of Dave Littlefield, the former general manager of the Pirates, and Mark Littlefield, medical coordinator of the New York Yankees.
The Rangers will take the field with heavy hearts on Saturday when they face the Miami Marlins at home at 7:05 pm et.
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The hat and the glove of a player of the Texas Rangers on the bench during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Center in Toronto on July 26, 2024. (John E. Sokolowski/USA Today Sports)
The Rangers are 79-75 and have lost their last five games. The team was in dispute for the third place of wild card in the American League, but its loser streak has crushed its postseason opportunities.
The Rangers are five games behind the Houston stars for the third place in the American league. With only eight remaining games, the Rangers would need to go to a wild winning streak and get a lot of help from the teams ahead of them to make the postseason.
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Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for News Digital.