Jim Scranton, baseball player, 1984-1985

Jim Scranton

Born: 4/5/1960 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-05 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Dean Scranton

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Biography

Jim Scranton, born in 1960, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1984 to 1985. Serving primarily as a position player, Scranton's time in the majors was concentrated within the context of the mid-1980s, an era marked by a shift towards increased offensive production and the rise of power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 8 games, but unfortunately, he did not register any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his time in the league with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical success, Scranton's journey to the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players during this competitive period in baseball history. His experience underscores the often unpredictable nature of a professional baseball career, where even talented athletes can find opportunities fleeting. While Scranton's time in the spotlight was limited, his dedication to the game remains a testament to the countless individuals who strive for greatness in America’s pastime.

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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

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 0.000 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 KCR AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 KCR AL 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 6 1 1 9 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 KCA SS 1 0 0 1 0 1
1985 KCA SS 5 1 1 8 0 1

Career Games by 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