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Jim Scranton 
Summary
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.
| Jim Scranton | |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | |
| Born: April 5, 1960 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 |
| Teams | |
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 edit
- ^ George, John (11 August 1982). "Scranton alive, well in Florida". Lake Elsinore Valley Sun-Tribune. p. 11. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)