Jim Scranton
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1985)
Jim Scranton was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .000.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-05
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: James Dean Scranton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | KCA | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | KCA | AL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-18 | KCR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-05 | KCR | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-04 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-03 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-02 | KCR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-30 | KCR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-05 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1979 |
| Palomar College | San Marcos | CA | 1978 |
Jim Scranton: the record in brief
Jim Scranton's major league career runs from a debut on September 5, 1984 to a final game on October 6, 1985. Scranton's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. Scranton is listed as a shortstop at 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio says Scranton both batted and threw right-handed. Scranton was born on April 5, 1960, in Torrance, CA, USA. Jim Scranton was the playing name; the full given name is James Dean.
In 8 games and 6 at bats, Scranton batted .000 with 0 hits. Over the seasons Scranton played, league hitters batted .258; the .000 career figure is 100.0% below that. By OPS the gap is 100.0% below league average (.000 against .711).
Before the majors, Scranton played college baseball at University of Arizona (1979).
The position table credits Scranton with 6 games at shortstop and also lists 1 at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Scranton
- What years did Jim Scranton play?
- Jim Scranton played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985.
- Was Jim Scranton a pitcher?
- No. Jim Scranton was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jim Scranton hit?
- Jim Scranton hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jim Scranton play for?
- Jim Scranton played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (1984–1985).
- What were Jim Scranton's career stats?
- In 8 games, Jim Scranton had 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Jim Scranton play?
- Jim Scranton played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Scranton and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Scranton was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Jim Scranton's career batting average?
- Jim Scranton batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Jim Scranton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Scranton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.