Wayne Simpson
Born: 12/2/1948 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 12/12/2024 in Carson, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-04-09 | Final Game: 1977-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Wayne Kirby Simpson
Biography
Wayne Simpson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1977. Born in 1948, Simpson made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 36-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. Known for his competitive spirit and determination, he struck out a total of 353 batters throughout his career, demonstrating his capability to dominate opposing hitters.
Simpson was selected as an All-Star once during his tenure in the league, a testament to his talent and recognition among his peers. Despite not achieving saves, his role as a starting pitcher was significant during his active years. His contributions to the game and his performance on the mound left a lasting impact, making him a notable figure in the history of baseball during the 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 31 | 122 | 107 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 636.0 | 606 | 309 | 57 | 315 | 353 | 4.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 14 | 3 | 26 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 176.0 | 125 | 59 | 81 | 119 | 3.02 | -192.9 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 117.3 | 106 | 62 | 77 | 61 | 4.76 | -2959.9 |
| 1972 | CIN | NL | 8 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 130.3 | 124 | 60 | 49 | 70 | 4.14 | -3112.9 |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 3 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 | 66 | 38 | 35 | 29 | 5.73 | - |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 3.23 | 590.1 |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 6 | 12 | 27 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122.0 | 154 | 79 | 62 | 55 | 5.83 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 153 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 0.078 | 0.113 | 0.085 | 0.198 | -754.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 27 | 64 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0.094 | -754.7 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 22 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.031 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CIN | NL | 24 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 27 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 122 | 107 | 48 | 92 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CIN | P | 26 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | CIN | P | 22 | 21 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | CIN | P | 24 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | KCA | P | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | P | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CAL | P | 27 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |