Scott Littlefield, a respected scout for the Texas Rangers, was found deceased in his Houston hotel room, apparently due to a heart attack. This comes as a shock to the baseball scouting community. Littlefield, who underwent heart surgery two years prior, was 59.

Littlefield, holding the position of the Rangers’ player personnel special assistant, had been in the business of scouting for 34 years, with 16 of these years dedicated to Texas. Reports indicate that if you were acquainted with him, your feelings were likely affectionate. If you merely observed him, you would have been inclined to smile.

Littlefield had a close working relationship with Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, dating back to their time together in San Diego. He was in Houston this week, spending time with Bochy and the front office during the Rangers’ series against the Astros.

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Chris Young, Rangers president of baseball operations, stated, “Scott was one of the most respected scouts in Major League Baseball who had an incredible impact on this organization. His voice was influential in all aspects of our baseball operation, from professional, amateur, and international scouting to Major League player evaluation. He was an invaluable resource and advisor. More importantly, he was one of the most genuine and caring individuals in the game.”

Littlefield had been awarded Scout of the Year twice, once with the Padres in 2007 and again with the Rangers in 2019. His family includes former Pirates General Manager Dave Littlefield, his brother, and Mark Littlefield, a medical coordinator for the New York Yankees, as well as his wife Heather, son Tyler, who is a scout for the San Diego Padres, and daughter Ericka, an amateur scouting assistant with the Baltimore Orioles.

Rangers scout Mike Anderson, a close friend of Littlefield, described him as a “scout’s scout” who loved baseball and scouting more than anyone he’s ever met. “It’s the only job he ever wanted, and he did it for 34 years,” remarked Anderson.

The loss of Scott Littlefield, a beloved figure in the world of baseball scouting, raises important questions about the future of the Texas Rangers’ operations. His influence and experience were significant, and his absence will surely be felt.