Jim Scranton

Jim Scranton
Jim Scranton
	Shortstop
	Born: April 5, 1960 (age 64); Torrance, California
	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
MLB statistics
Batting average	.000
Games played	8
Runs scored	1
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Kansas City Royals (1984–1985);

James Dean Scranton (born April 5, 1960) 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, going 0-for-6, 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.

Scranton graduated from Elsinore High School and has Japanese heritage.^[1]

References

^ George, John (11 August 1982). "Scranton alive, well in Florida". Lake Elsinore Valley Sun-Tribune. p. 11. Retrieved 6 April 2023.

External links

Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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[1] George, John (11 August 1982). "Scranton alive, well in Florida". Lake Elsinore Valley Sun-Tribune. p. 11. Retrieved 6 April 2023.

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