James Dean Scranton (born April 5, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball infielder.

Scranton played in eight games in the majors, 6 as a shortstop, 1 as a third baseman, and one as a pinch-runner.

Scranton played in the minor leagues from 1980 until 1986, all in the Royals organization.

Scranton graduated from Elsinore High School and has Japanese heritage.

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