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Texas Rangers player personnel special assistant Scott Littlefield died on Friday at 59 years old, the team announced Saturday.

Littlefield was found dead in his Houston hotel room after an apparent heart attack, USA Today reported. The longtime MLB scout reportedly underwent heart surgery two years ago.

"Scott was one of the most respected scouts in Major League Baseball who had an incredible impact on this organization," Rangers president Chris Young told the outlet. "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

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