Dion James (born November 9, 1962) is an American former Major League Baseball player who played as a left and center fielder for an eleven-year career from 1983 to 1985, 1987–1990, 1992–1993, 1995-1996.

James starred at C. K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento, California, before being selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round (25th overall) in the 1980 Amateur Entry Draft.

With the Braves, the slap-hitter switched from a straight-up stance to an open crouch, giving him new power; he hit .312 with 37 doubles and 10 homers in 1987.

James lasted less than two seasons with the Indians, but found a part-time job with the Yankees in 1992, hitting .332 as the club's everyday left fielder in 1993.

James became the first of only two players to kill a bird during play in a regular-season Major League Baseball game.