| Jim Scranton | |
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| Shortstop | |
| Born: April 5, 1960 Torrance, California |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1984 for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 6, 1985 for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Games played | 8 |
| Runs scored | 1 |
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James Dean Scranton (April 5, 1960 in Torrance, California) is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played briefly for the Kansas City Royals in 1984 and 1985. Scranton played in eight games in the majors, 6 as a shortstop, 1 as a third baseman, and one as a pinch-runner. Scranton never had a hit, but did score as a pinch runner.
Scranton played in the minor leagues from 1980 until 1986, all in the Royals organization. He was originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1978, but never signed with them, instead signing as a free agent with the Royals in 1980.