Scott Littlefield, a beloved Major League Baseball scout and two-time Scout of the Year, passed away Friday at age 59 while working on an assignment for the Texas Rangers. The team shared the sad news, noting that the veteran scout had dedicated 34 years to the game he loved.
Littlefield reportedly suffered a heart attack and was found in his Houston hotel room. He had undergone heart surgery two years earlier. At the time, he served as the Rangers’ special assistant for player personnel and had been part of six postseason runs, including their 2023 World Series championship.
“Scott was one of the most respected scouts in Major League Baseball,” said Chris Young, the Rangers’ president of baseball operations. “He had an incredible impact on our organization. His voice shaped everything from pro scouting and amateur drafts to international talent hunts and big-league evaluations. He was an invaluable advisor.”
Young added that Littlefield stood out for his genuine kindness. “More importantly, he was one of the most caring people in baseball. The Littlefields are a true baseball family—his two kids and two brothers all work for MLB teams. We were just with him in Houston this week, and his passion for the Rangers never faded.”
Littlefield kicked off his scouting career with the Atlanta Braves in 1991. He later moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997 to 2004 as a West Coast crosschecker, then joined the San Diego Padres from 2005 to 2009 as a national crosschecker. In 2010, he landed with the Texas Rangers, where he spent his final 16 seasons scouting pro talent.
His family ties run deep in baseball. Brother Dave Littlefield once served as the Pirates’ general manager. Brother Mark works as the New York Yankees’ medical coordinator. Daughter Erika assists with amateur scouting for the Baltimore Orioles, and son Tyler scouts for the San Diego Padres.
“He was a scout’s scout,” said Rangers scout Mike Anderson. “He loved baseball and scouting more than anyone I’ve met. It was the only job he ever wanted, and he did it for 34 years.”
The Rangers honored Littlefield with a moment of silence before their game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, September 21. Tributes poured in across the baseball world, remembering his sharp eye for talent and endless enthusiasm.
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