James Wootton (9 March 1860 – 21 February 1941) was an English first-class cricketer.
[1] In 1884 Wootton made his debut for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Nottinghamshire.
Four years would pass before his next first-class appearance, during which time he served as the cricket coach at Winchester College.
In 1895 Wootton joined Hampshire, making his debut in the 1895 County Championship against Somerset.
From 1895 to 1900 Wootton played 24 first-class matches for the county, with his final appearance coming in 1900 against Kent.