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

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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

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — 18.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1970	CIN	NL	14	3	26	26	10	2	176.0	125	59	81	119	3.02	3.89 (+22%)	-192.9
1971	CIN	NL	4	7	22	21	1	0	117.3	106	62	77	61	4.76	3.47 (-37%)	-2959.9
1972	CIN	NL	8	5	24	22	1	0	130.3	124	60	49	70	4.14	3.26 (-27%)	-3112.9
1973	KCR	AL	3	4	16	10	1	0	59.7	66	38	35	29	5.73	3.75 (-53%)	-
1975	PHI	NL	1	0	7	5	0	0	30.7	31	11	11	19	3.23	3.71 (+13%)	590.1
1977	LAA	AL	6	12	27	23	0	0	122.0	154	79	62	55	5.83	4.00 (-46%)	-

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

Career AVG .078 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OBP .113 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 64.9% below league average.

Career SLG .085 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 77.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.198 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	CIN	NL	27	64	4	6	0	1	1	34	0.094	.253 (-63%)	.325 (-67%)	.385 (-76%)	.711 (-72%)	-754.7
1971	CIN	NL	22	32	0	1	0	0	3	19	0.031	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CIN	NL	24	48	2	3	1	0	1	31	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	KCR	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	PHI	NL	7	9	0	2	0	0	1	6	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	LAA	AL	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0