Baseball visionary Scott Pucino passes away at 71

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 29, 2025, 18:56 IST

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The baseball community mourns the loss of Scott Pucino, a respected figure known for his dedication to athletes' rights and impactful deals. Pucino, who passed away at 71, played a key role in shaping baseball contracts, including Felix Hernandez's $176 million agreement with the Seattle Mariners. Octagon Baseball remembers him as a compassionate leader and influential figure.

Baseball visionary Scott Pucino passes away at 71 (Image Source: Octagon)

The Baseball world has turned dim today as reputed visionary Scott Pucino passed away at the age of 71. The unfortunate news was shared by the official X handle of Octagon Baseball. He was not only a popular face amongst the athletes but also stood upright straight when it came to talking about the rights of the deserving baseball stars. From reputed MLB insiders to athletes- all are mourning the demise of Scott Pucino.

Scott Pucino who reshaped the landscape of baseball passes away at 71

Scott Pucino was the brain behind one of the biggest deals back in 2013. From initiating it to representing Felix Hernandez for a $176 million contract with the Seattle Mariners for 7 years- Pucino was hailed for his briliance and his undying support for the baseball stars. A compassionate soul, intelligent mind and empathic personality- Pucino very well described these aspects during his baseball career. The obituary message by the Octagon Baseball mentioned-
“It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Scott Pucino, a beloved member of our team. A pillar of our family for more than three decades, Scotty has been an instrumental part of Octagon Baseball’s leadership, and always will be. The first to lend a hand, Scotty was consistently there to give life advice and offer support at any moment for all that were fortunate to be in his presence.”

The statement further read as-
“His extraordinary contributions to Octagon, impression on the sport, and influence on all those he encountered will continue to be felt for years to come. The impact he had on all of us is incalculable. Our thoughts are with Meg, Danny and Joey, and their entire family during this difficult time. In loving memory of Octagon Baseball Scott Pucino, donations can be made here.”
In a game where an athelete’s career starts with home runs and even ends with consecutive bad performance, Scott Pucino stood for the deserving athletes throughout his career. Despite being one of the most influential faces in the baseball world, he never chose to steal the limelight as he was hardly spotted in front of the camera as Pucino very well understoo the importance of a good deal for an athlete, which holds the power to change the trajectory of their career.
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