Scott Soden – baseball player – passed away 08/24/2024

Scott Soden played outfielder for the Longhorns from 1979 to 1979. He was known for his impressive performance on the field and held the record for the longest home run hit at Texas at one point. After his college career, he was hired as the head coach at San Antonio East Central.

He was a beloved figure in the Longhorns community and will be remembered for his contributions both on and off the field. If you have any specific memories, photos, or comments about Scott, feel free to share them with Billydale1@gmail.com, and he will post them.

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