Former Texas Rangers executive, coach who oversaw emergence of huge MLB stars, has died
Marty Scott, who worked in the Texas Rangers organizations for 18 years, died Wednesday morning at age 68.
Scott died at his home in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a long illness, according to a Rangers release.
Scott was selected in the 25th round of the 1977 MLB Draft by the Rangers out of Dallas Baptist and played five seasons in the club’s farm system. He managed Rangers minor league teams from 1982-84 before being named the organization’s Director of Player Development in September 1984. Scott replaced Tom Grieve in that position when Grieve was promoted to general manager.
“The Texas Rangers organization extends its thoughts and prayers to Mr. Scott’s family at this very difficult time,” the Rangers said in a release.
Scott managed minor league teams in Fort Worth; St. Paul, Minn.; Lincoln, Neb.; and New Orleans. He worked as a scout and player development coach for the Miami Marlins from 2011-17.
Scott’s 10-year run overseeing the Rangers minor leagues included the emergence of such players as Juan Gonzalez, Rusty Greer, Ivan Rodriguez, Kenny Rogers, and Ruben Sierra.
A celebration honoring Scott’s life is expected to be held in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at a date to be determined.
This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 4:09 PM.
