James F. Stanley (December 1, 1887 – February 11, 1947) was an American shortstop for the Chicago Federals professional baseball team in 1914.

He was born Stanislaus Francis Ciolek, was raised in Chicago, and worked in the steel mills.

[1] A ballplayer in the Chicago semi-pro leagues, often for the Inland Steel Mill team, James Stanley (the name he played under) briefly played for the Danville Speakers of the Three-I League in 1910, hired by Danville's manager Jack McCarthy, an old Chicago baseball player.

In 1911 he played 3rd base for the Seward Statesmen of the Nebraska State League, batting .244 in 60 games.

That year he moved to Michigan City, Indiana to work as a crane operator there, and played for his company team.