Beloved Texas Rangers Scout Scott Littlefield Passes Away at Age 59

The Texas Rangers are mourning the loss of one of their dedicated scouts Scott Littlefield.

Jul 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A hat and glove of a Texas Rangers player during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Although the Texas Rangers are experiencing what seems to be a never-ending losing streak, the team is grappling with much heavier news today. The devastating news of Rangers member Scott Littlefield passing away was made public by the franchise on Saturday morning.

Rangers Scout Suddenly Passes Away

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After a successful 33 years of scouting and several years working directly with Texas franchise talent, Scott Littlefield passed away on Friday at the age of 59. His cause of death has not been released to the public at the time of this writing, but his family believes it was a heart attack.

The Texas Rangers broke the news on Saturday morning to fans near and far on their X page. Tributes have been pouring in with well wishes being sent to his family and friends.

"Scott was one of the most respected scouts in Major League Baseball who had an incredibly impact on this organization," said Rangers president Chris Young, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. "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."

Gut-wrenching news that floored the entire scouting community Friday was made public this morning by the Texas Rangers:
Scott Littlefield, one of the most respected and beloved scouts in baseball, passed away from what the family believes was a heart attack.
Rangers president…

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 20, 2025

In 2019, Littlefield was recognized as "Scout of the Year" by the Rangers. Baseball has been in his blood for decades and he has continuously poured all of his energy and time into the sport, while being a family man.

Littlefield joined the Rangers in November 2009 and had a remarkable career with the franchsie while positively impacting each player he encountered. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, prior to joining forces with Texas, Littlefield worked alongside the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres. Over his many years in the MLB business, he became a well-known name and was deeply respected by players, staff and fans.

The Rangers franchise and the Major League Baseball community as a whole now mourns the loss of one the best. As they head into their next matchup on Saturday night against the Miami Marlins, Littlefield's energy will be on the field and his memory will be carried on throughout each passing game.

As his family and friends grapple with his tragic loss, the baseball community continues to flood social media with memories and heartfelt statements of the impact that Littlefield had on those around him. His legacy will be remembered in years to come.