Edward Hugh James (14 April 1896 – 15 March 1975) was a Welsh cricketer. James was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Briton Ferry, Glamorgan.James made his debut for Glamorgan in the 1920 Minor Counties Championship against Cheshire. He represented the county in 1 further Minor Counties fixtures in 1920, which came against Devon.